Friends of Party Time Garden
Financial statements
for the year ended September 2024

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Contents
Treasurer's annual report
Receipts & payments account
Statement of assets & liabilities
Notes to the accounts

Friends of Party Time Garden
Trustees, annual report
for the year ended September 2024
Full name Friends of Party Time Garden
Main address
clo 26 Largy Road, Portglenone, Ballymena BT 36 7PN
Committee members
Chairperson
Secretary:
Treasurer..
Jim Morton
Mary Collins
Stephen Keenan
Deputy Chair Jessica Harman
Other Office
Holders:
1st Committee Norman Wilson
2nd Committee Ryan Deane
3rd Committee Bradley Morton
Governance and management
The group operates under a constitution which is the governing document, and covers all
aspects of the governance, administration, and finances, being adopted on 13 May 2015.
An annual election to the committee is held at an annual AGM, in is notified as September
for which annual accounts are prepared.
Aims and objectives
"To sustain and develop Partytime Garden as a cross community venue for the benefit of
the community. To create a neutral venue, to hold events that will raise funds for local
projects
Signed on behalf of the committee..
Signed
Name,
Date 1711212024
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Friends of Party Time Garden
Receipts & payments account
for the year ended September 2024
Receipts
Donations
Grants
Loans.
Other receipts
Totsl receipts
1,919.24
15,005.56
3,000.00
Payments
Project Costs
Running Costs.
Bank Fees
Loan Repayments.
Other payments (repayment of overpaid
Grant by DEARA)
Total Payments
12,412.92
1,950.00
150.00
1,600.00
417.7
Bank and cash at the start of the period 1,645.16
Bank and cash at the end of the period JQI

Group
Statement of assets and liabilities
at September 2024
Cash assets
Petty cash
Totsl cash assets
50.00
Other assets
N/A
Liabilitie8
N/A
These financial statements are accepted on behalf of the charity by:
Signed
Name, Treasurer
Dated 1711212024

Friends of Party Time Garden
Notes to the accounts
for the year ended September 2024
1. Receipts & payments accounts
Receipts and payments accounts are statements that summarise the movement of
cash into and out of the organisation during the financial year. In this context "cash"
includes cash equivalents, for example, bank accounts where cash can be readily
withdrawn to pay for debts as they become due.
2. Grants & Donations
Grants.
Other donations
Total grants and donations
15,005.56
1919.24
3. Committee members, remuneration
Our committee are volunteers and did not receive any money this year even in
expenses.
4. Related party transactions
NIA

TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
for the year ended 30 September 2024
The management committee present their report with the audited financial statements for
the year ended 30 September 2024.
Reference and Administrative Information
Charity Name: Friends of Partytime Garden
Charity Registration number: NIC 107170
Business Address: 26 Largy Road,
Portglenone
Co. Antrim
BT44 88X
Management Committee
Jim Morton - Chair
Mary Collins - Secretary
Jessica Harman - Vice Chair
Stephen Keenan - Treasurer
Norman Wilson
Ryan Deane
Bradley Morton
Bankers
Dansk Bank, Broadway, Ballymena, Co. Antrim
Structure, Governance and Management
Governing Document
The organisation is governed by rules and is constituted as an unincorporated body.
Recruitment and Appointment of Management Committee
The management committee of the group are also charity trustees for the purposes of
charity law. Under the requirements of the Memorandum and Articles of Association the
management committee hold office until the next Annual General Meeting and are eligible
for re-election.
Individuals are invited to serve as management committee on the basis of their abilities
and background so as to achieve a balance between those from the business, voluntary
and charity sectors.

Management committee Induction and training
The management committee have conducted a review of the major risks to which the
charity is exposed.
Where appropriate, systems or procedures have been established to mitigate the risks the
charity faces.
Internal control risks are minimised by the implementation of procedures for authorisation
of all transactions and projects.
Procedures are in place to ensure compliance with health and safety of staff, volunteers,
clients and visitors to the premises and garden site. These procedures are periodically
reviewed to ensure that they continue to meet the needs of the charity.
Organisational Structure
At present FOPTG has a management committee of 7 members who meet regularly and
are responsible for the strategic direction and policy of the charity.
A scheme of delegation is in place and day to day responsibility for the provision of the
services rests primarily with the Chairman.
Charitable Purposes
The Charitable purposes of Friends of Partytime Garden are;
The advancement of education of the public about the living world and the environment
by..
1. Inspiring, stimulating, encouraging and sustaining interest and enthusiasm in the
general public in the knowledge and study of animals and other wildlife by
establishing and running one or more zoological gardens or similar scientific
exhibitions;
2. Inspiring and engaging with the general public in matters relating to the living world
and the environment and general environmental protection.
3. To promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of Portglenone and the surrounding area
the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals
who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or
disablement, financial hardship or social and economic circumstances or for the
public at large in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving the
condition of life of the said inhabitants.
4. To create neutral venue for hire to groups from all communities to hold events to raise
funds for their projects
Achievements and Performance
The group believes it achieved its goals of promoting good community relations
throughout the area by managing and maintaining the garden site. It has emerged from
the Impact of COVID which for a community garden and space is something of an
achievement. The focus of the Garden has moved from reliance on the community zoo to
a focus on wider conservation activities and specific aspects like beekeeping.
The garden has benefitted from Probation BoardNI funding and the skills services derived
from individual undertaking community service at the site. This has allowed it to diversify
planting and to develop walks and trails. The ongoing programme of events for the public
has seen a slow return to pre-pandemic visitor numbers. Volunteer support has been

steady and successful with a number of programrnes to train support and develop
volunteering.
Our work with the probation Board Northern Ireland is ongoing and has become a core
programme despite year on year reductions in their budget. It does provide workers
completing community service orders, however its real benefit is in allowing us to help
those who have become involved with the criminal justice system and to offer them a
second chance.
From COVID we have seen a focus on our health and well being work with Public Health
Agency Funded programmes which has allowed us to make a real difference in people
lives supporting those most affected by the pandemic. Mid and East Antrim Council
recognised us as a front line service provider of services during the pandemic and has
funded our community festivals.
Financial Review
The organisation had a successful year. The results are set out in full in the audited
accounts.
Principal Funding Sources
The principle sources of funding included Probation Board Nl. Public Health Agency, Mid
and East Antrim Council and DEARA under their rural micro grants scheme.
Reserves Policy
The committee retain funds in the charity in order to provide sufficient working capital to
facilitate the ongoing activities. The target for unrestricted fund reserves is six months to
support costs.
Volunteers
The charity is appreciative of the efforts of its volunteers who are involved in seniice
provision. We invest in this work to support train and equip them.
Conclusion
Like many CVS organisations we are still dealing with the impact of COVID both at a
community and organisational level. In some ways we have emerged stronger and leaner
as an organisation, however having to close our doors to the public did lead to certain
aspects of the work such as the community zoo just becoming untenable. We have found
alternative ways of engaging, educating and entertaining the public and look forward to a
new year providing a safe space for the community to work, rest and play.
For and on behalf o
ommittee
imm
rton (Chairperson)
Date

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE CHARITY TRUSTEES OF
FRIENDS OF PARTYTIME GARDEN
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Friends of
Partytime Garden (the charitable company) for the year ended 30 September 2024.
Respective responsibilities of charity trustees and examiner
As the charity trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the financial
statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act (Northern
Ireland) 2008.
It is my responsibility to..
Examine the financial statements under section 65 of the Charities Act;
Follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity
Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b} of the Act. and
State whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities
Act and my examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions
given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65{9)(b) of the
Act
My examination included a review of the accounting records kepl 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 the charity trustees concerning any such mater.
I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the
examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect..
1. Accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act; or
2. The accounts do not accord with the accounting records,. or
3. The accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act.
4. That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached
Independent examiner's statement
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the
examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a
proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.
lan Stevenson
2024