Ballykeel 1 Movlng Forward Community Group
Charlty No: 107327
Receipts & Payments Accounts forthe period
01.04.23- 31.03.24

Ballykeel 1 Moving Forward Communlty Group
Fortheyear ended 31 March 2024
Contents
Page
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Trustees Annual Report
Independent Examiners Report
Statement of Receipts & Payments
Statement of Assets & Liabilities
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Ballykeel1 Moving Forward Community Group
Fortheyear ended 31 March 2024
Trustees Report
Ballykeel 1 Moving Forward
Charity Name:
Community
Group
34B Barra Drive
Ballymena
Co Antrim
BT42 4AH
Charity Address:
Trustees
The following served astrustees duringthe year and up to the date of this report:
Chris Bowler
Carol Barr
J McDonagh
Barry LOTimer
Heather Currie
Chrissy Mitchell
Glen Mills
Philip Gordon
Chrissy Bell
AIB
78 Wellington Street
Ballymena
BT43 6AF
Bankers:
Independent Examlner
Nicola Marks
42 carnalbanagh Road
Glenarm
BT44 ODQ
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Ballykeel 1 MovingForward Communlty Group
Fortheyear ended 31 March 2024
Trustees Report
Ballykeel 1 Moving Forward Community Group helps to improve the mental health and the
environment of those living in the area. The projects ran bythe group enhance the community
spirit and helpsto relieve the feeling of isolation felt by so many. The benefits can be
demonstrated by the fOOtfallthat we have at our programmes and events.
In setting our objectives and planning our activities for the yearthe trustees have given careful
consideration to the Charity Commission NI'S guidance on public benefit to ensure thatthe
activities have he￿ed to achievethe charity's purposes and provide a benefitto the
beneficiaries.
We ran our annual 11" July Family Funday.
We continued to keep our community garden and areas neat and tidywith our garden
equipment.
We ran our knitting club.
Our community café was closed duringthe summer months due to the refurbishment of
the community centre. The café started again in September 2023 and continues to be
well attended.
We ran Easter, Summer and Christmas events.
We had our annual Christmas Dinner.
We held a community Coronation Event.
Duringthe yearwe secured fundingfrom Mid & East Antrim Council, The Community
Foundation Grant, Raijius Housing and Northern Ireland Housing Executive totalling £42.917.
we also raised £1,204.81 through fundraising. Our income for the yeartotalLed £44,121.81. We
made payments in tot8Lto the value of £18,585.78 leaving us with a bank ba￿nce atthe year-
end of £29,951.59.
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This report was approved by the Trustees at a meeting on
on its behalf by:
and signed
Chairpersontfrus
Mr Chris Bowyer
ee
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Ballykeel 1 Moving Forward Community Group
Forthe year ended 31 March 2024
Independent Examiners Report
I have carried out an independent examination of the accounts of Ballykeel 1 Moving
Forward Community Group for the year ended 31 March 2024.
Respectlve responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in
accordance with the Charities Act (Nl) 2008.
It is my responsibility to:
examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act
to follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity
Commission under section 65 (9)(b) of the Charities Act
state whether particular matters have come to my attention
Basis ot Independent Examiner's statement
I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act
and an examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by
the Charity Commission Nl 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 as charity trustees concerning any such matters.
As the Independent Examiner my role is to state whether any material matters have
come to my attention giving cause to believe
That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the
Charities Act
That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records
That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the
Charities Act
That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the
accounts to be reached
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Ballykeel 1 MovingForward Communlty Group
Fortheyearended 31 March 2024
Independent Examiners Report
Independent Examiners Statement
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters listed
1 to 4 above and in connection with followingthe directions of the Charity Commission
Nl have no matters that require drawingyour attention too.
Name:
Date:
Nicola Marks
Independent Examin8r
42 Carnalbanagh Road
Glenarm
BT44 ODQ
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Ballykeel l Movlng Forward Communlty Group
Charlty No: 107327
Recelpts & Payments Accounts for the perlod
01104123- 31103124
Restrlcted
Funds
unrestrlGted
Funds
2024
Total
Funds
2023
Total
Funds
968.50
0.00
14,921.00
0.00
0.00
15,889.50
Mid & EastAntrim Council
Nl Housing Executive
Community Foundation Grant
Radlus Housing
Fundraising
TOTAL
2,350.00
756.00
39,165.00
646.00
0.00
42,917.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
2.350.00
756.00
39,165.00
646.00
1,204.81
44121.81
1,204.81
1.204.81
0.00
1,852.20
210.00
0.00
630.88
2,973.32
0.00
498.00
348.00
0.00
850.00
0.00
6,662.91
14025.31
102.09
0.00
0.00
612.71
O.OD
0.00
0.00
350.00
151.20
550.44
1,271.03
150.00
1.373.00
4,560A7
102.09
1,852.20
210.00
612.71
630.88
2,973.32
0.00
848.00
499.20
550.44
2,121.03
150.00
8.035.91
18,585.78
114.77
1.791.85
498.00
408.04
1042.02
4,977.55
1,680.00
150.00
381.60
495.93
750.00
2000.00
6,638.79
20,928.55
Bank Fees
Community Centre Hire
TraininglEducation Fund
Equipment PurchaseslRepairs
Knitting Club
Community Caté
Christmas Dinner
Professional Fees
Advertising Merchandise
Insurance
Trips
Food Vouchers
SummerlChristmaslEaster Events
TOTAL
surp￿s1(DefIcll) for the year
28,891.69
(3,355.66)
25.536.03
(5,003.05)
Cash bathnce at 01 Aprll 2023 (CurrentAccount)
4,415.56
Cash balance at 31 March 2024 (Current Account)
29,951.59
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Bauykeel l Movlng Forward Communlty Group
Charlty No: 107327
ststement of Assets & Llabluties
for the period
01104123- 31103124
Restrlcted
Funds
Unrestrlcted
Funds
2024
Totsi
Funds
Funds Reconclllatlon
Cash at bank & in hand 01 April2023
SurpluslDeficitthisyear end
Cash at bank& In hand 31 March 2024
4,218.11
28.891.69
33,109.80
197.45
{3,355.66)
{3,158.21)
4,415.56
25,536.03
29.951.59
Bank & Cash Balances
BankCurrentAccount
Cash in Hand
29,951.59
29,951.59
Other Assets (Unrestrfcted Fund5)
4 Laptops
I Projector
I Projector Screen
2 Lawn Mowers
I Strimmer
Netball Equipment
10 x Tablets
uabllltles (Unrestrlcted Fund)
These receipts and payments accounts have been approved by the trustees and signed on thelr
behalf by:
Mr Chrls Bowyer
Chalrman l Trustee
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