Limavady Community Development Initiative Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees, Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) Year ended 30th September 2022 The trustees, who are also the directors for the purposes of company law, present their report and Ihe financial statements of the chatity for Ihe year ended 30th September 2022. Reference and admlnlstrative details Registered charity name Limavady Community Development Initiative Ltd Charity registration number NIC107433 Company registralion number N1603999 Principal officè and registered 24D Benevenagh Drive office Limavady Co Londonderry BT49 OAQ The trustees Keith Leighton John Wilson Maureen Hudson Ann McNickle Gwyneth McQuiston Deborah Mills James Herron (Retired 3rd October 2022) Chief Executive Wendy McAleese (Interim) to 5th May 2022 Jill Proctor 5th May 2022 to 7th November 2022 Olivia Mccurry 23rd January 2023 Audltor Donaldson & Thompson Chartered Accountants & stalutory auditor 3 Limavady Road Londonderry BT47 6JU Bankèrs Bank of Ireland 2 The Diamond Coleraine Co Londonderry BT52 1DE Sollcltors Martin King French & Ingram LLP 52 Catherine Street Limavady Co Londonderry BT49 9DB
Limavady Community Development Initiative Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees, Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (contlnued? Year ended 30th September 2022 structure? governancp and management The organisalion is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporaled on 6th August 2010 and accepted a5 a Gharily by HM Revenue & Customs, reference number XR52185. The company was established under a Memorandum of Associalion which established the objects and powers of the cliarilable company and governed under its Articles of Association. In the event of the company being wound up members are required to contribute an amount nol ex¢eeding £1. Appoinlment of Executive Committee: LCDI is governed by an Executive Committee elected by its members on an annual basis. Committee Induction and Training.. New Executive Committee members undergo induction training to brief them on roles and responsibilities and their legal obligations under charity and company law, the committee and the decision-making processes. the strategic and operational planning processes, the organisalional structure and key organisalional aclivilies. Execulive Committee members are provided with copies of the NICVA Governance Manual which includes the Memorandum and Articles of Association, Role Descriptions for Office Bearers and Committee members and Sub Committees, Finance Pro¢edures and the Equal Opportunities Policy. Or9anisalional Structure.. The Executive Committee ensures the good governance of the organisation by Selling ils strategic objeclives and policy direction through LCDI'S three-year strategic plan and monitoring progress on this Ihrough the annual operational planning process. The Committee meets every Iwo months and the Finance and Re50urce Sub- Committees which deal with the human and financial resources of the organisalion meel on a-monlhly basis. The Chief Executive Officer, appointed by the Cornmillee, manages the day to day operations of the organisation. To facilitate effective operation5, the General Manager has delegated authoriiy for operational malters including the application and monitoring of strategic and operational objectives. Related Parties. LCDI is an independent organisation and therefore all operations are carried out in accordance with this. Risk Management. Financial risks are assessed by the organisalion through the Resources Committee on a quarterly and annual basis. Objectives and activltles Principal activities Limavady Community Development Initiative ILCDllobjectives are to advance community development by providing facilities and amenilies for and support and assistance to. community and voluntary groups and organisations. Advance health and well-being relieve poverty, advance education, relieve Ihose in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability. financial hardship or other disadvantage. advance the arts, culture and heritage, provide facilitie5 in the Interest of social welfare for reaction and other leisure time occupations with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said residen15 and finally lo promote religious and racial harmony, equality and diverslty. Strategic rpport The following sections for achievements and performance and financial review form the strategic report of the charity.
Limavady Community Development Initiative Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees, Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) {¢ontlnued) Year ended 30th September 2022 Achlevements and performance This was the fifth year in the implementation of the five-year strategic plan running from 2017 to 2022. The following highlights some of the work undertaken to support the delivery of the plan during the accounling period October 2021 to September 2022. Environmental Programmes Recycle @LCOI is an environmental project which divert waste from landfill, sUPPOrt the local community and local jobs, promote recycling and our free colleclion service of preloved furniture donations helps prevent fly lipping. During the accounting period October 2021 to September 2022 we have divertÈd SOO lonnes of waste from landfill and have completed more than 1500 collections and deliveries. A SLA with local manufacturer, Fast House has contributed greally to these figures. Garden Centre @ LCDI is a partnership between LCDI and the Western Health & Social Care Trust. It provides a day opportunity for 15 adults with various learning disabilities. allowing them to participate in a range of horticultural activities and providing respite for clients, families and carers. The project operates Monday- Friday and during Ihe accounting period October 2021 to September 2022 provided 11 ,000 hours of supported work experience for our clients. Family Support Programmes Wrap Around School Provision @ LCDI. is a cross community-based afterschool's project providing wrap around out of school care for 48 Children, During the accounting period October 2021 to September 2022 we provided 30,000 hours of affordable childcare. The impact of Covid - 19 during the fir51 six months of the accounting period was significant wlh the seNice being affected with reduced numbers and constant positive cases. Playgroup@ LCDI.. is a community-based playgroup providing a pre-school session 5 mornings a week from 8.30am noon {24 spaces) which follow the pre-school curriculum. The project is inspected annually by Social Services and ETI and provide 5280 hours of care per yeaf. Lifestart @LCDI is a family support programme for parents of children aged between birth and five years. which focuses on child development, nurture, and protection. Our growing child programme along with our Family Support sessions delivered 2000 hours during the accounting period October 2021 to September 2022. 'The Growing Child, programme provides advice, guidance. early intervention and signposting services.
Limavady Community Development Initiative Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees, Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (continued) Year ended 30th September 2022 Achievements and p8rfomiance (contlnueoj Social Inclusion Programmes Respite care @LCDI is a project aimed al providing respite to carers from their busy caring roles. The idea is that they have a responsible person al home with their family member while they run errands or socialise on a regular basis. During the accounting period October 2021 to September 2022, we were unable lo deliver this service due lo the vulnerability of Ihe clients and since March 21 having no staff in this project. Good Morning Roe Valley @ LCDI is a project delivering a daily telephone call to older people around the borough who may otherwise hear from no one on a regular basis. The project is a signposting service as well and is a good friend to the wider family circle of its clients as they know that someone 11 be in touch with their loved one each day During the accounting period of October 2021 10 September 2022, Ihe project continues lo make an average 60 calls per day which amounted lo 15,600 calls to to local older people being undertaken during the year. Cornmunity Mea15 @ LCDI provides a nutrilionally balanced meal along with a range support Services both on and off sile the later only being possible thanks lo the volunteers helping to deliver the service. During the accounting period ofoctober 2021 to September 2022 an average of150 meals are delivered weekly. This would equate to an average of 650 Meals per month, tolalling 7,800 meals for the accounting period. Daycare @LCDI is a daycenlre for adults with physical di53bililies aged 18-65yrs and has been in operation for 26 years. The cenlre aims to work with their clients and families to provide developmental support by engaging in client led activities. From October 2021 to Seplember 2022, places equating lo over 6,712 hrs of care were provided. emphasising on holistic mentoring to support the participant5 emotional and mental wellbeing. Financial support Programmes The Advice Centre @LCDI is an independent advice service delivering support and guidance across Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council. During the accounting period October 2021 to September 2021. it dealt with 11089 enquiries from clients, and generated £5.234,516 of income via appeal tnbunals, benefit claims. This service ceased in May 2022.
Limavady Community Development Initiative Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees, Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (contlnuod) Year ended 30th September 2022 Achievoments and performance (conilnued) Community Cohesion Programmes The Volunteer Centre @LCDI provides developmental supports a range of volunteers in the Greater Limavady Area, supporting them make a difference lo their local community. The work undertaken by the volunteers involved in this strategic approach to servi¢e for vulnerable and l or socially isolating residents to dale has included.. Making up and delivery of wèekly care packages for families experiencing financial hardship but who were not covered by the exisling DFC Icouncil scheme. Weekly shopping trips for those who could afford to pay for their shop but were socially isolation. Topping up of Utility cards Collection and delivery of prescriptions Dog walking Hospital runs. Delivery of local papers Collection of pensions During the accounting period October 2021 to September 2022, Ihe project provided 4,854 hours of direct volunteer support, engaging 720 individuals. Limavady Hens Shed-. Limavady Hens Shed was developed out of Covid and the programme has continued to go from strength lo strength, engaging local women from across the community in several different developmental facilitated workshops. During the accounting period October 2021 September 2022 3,000 hours of developmental support were delivered. R.E.A.C.H.' Is a new programme designed to provide a social framework for adult5 living with a learning disability. During the accounting period October 2021 September 2022 3,900 hours of developmental support were delivered. Community Cohesion events LCDI.. The status of LCDI as a cross community organisalion located in a shared space means that the organisation can run events throughout the year which bring communities from throughout the locality together regardles5 Of community, social or financial background. During the accounting period October 2021 to September 2022, we ran only 1 large scale open event which attracted 600 participants. Community Training and Educalion Community Works Training @LCDI provides affordable practical training for local community organi5alions to support them undertake their services. During Ihe accounting period October 2021 to September 2022, 600 individuals availed of a range of training including first aid. child protection, food safety and Hygiene, governance, and volunteer management. E.Q.U.A.L@LCDI is a training and support programme designed to provide adults wth addilional needs the support required to increase their capacity with a view lo them engaging in further training and ultimately employment opportunities. The programme supported 48 adults develop their confidence, knowledge, and skills during the accounting period October 202110 September 2022.
Limavady Community Development Initiative Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (¢onilnuedJ Year ended 30th September 2022 Achievements and perforniance (conllnued) Anli-poverty Programmes Foodbank.. was a new programme which only came under the LCDI umbrella in March 2019 when the exi51ing service was not able to logistically continue. The foodbank was extremely busy during the accounting period Oclober 2021 to September 2022 and has continued to be managed by LCDI staff & Volunteers. LCDI Foodbank accept referrals from any slatulory or communitylvolunlary sector agency with referrals also coming from GP'S, childcare providers or housing associations. During the accounting period October 2021 to September 2022 the foodbank provided 250 emergency food parcels. Social Supermarket5 after identifying a need LCDI set up a self-funded social supermarket in November 2020 and during the accounting period October 2021 to September 2022 have helped 409 families in their journey OLIt of food poverty and re-directed 10 tons of food waste from landfill. We supported 48 volunteers who gave 2340 hours of their lime to the programme. The social supermarket charges a nominal fee of £5 per family per week if part of our EQUAL programme or £10 per family if referred through an external agency. The clients will embark on a journey not only addressing the food poverty, but will also atlend cookery classes, budgeting classes and will receive a recognized training qualification and work experience to them move into further training or employment. Baby Bank - Offers pre-loved clothes, nursery equipment and toys to families who are participating in our programmes or who have been referred through Ihe appropriate channels. During the accounting period October 2021 to September 2022 the programme supported 48 volunteers and 2000 hours of volunleerirbg Fuel stamps @LCDI is a proiecl delivered in partnership wth the local Council, and local businesses to provide a serwice which allows residents lo save towards their heating bills DLJring the accounting period October 2021 to September 2022 134,300 individual stamps with a cumulative value of £671,500 were saved by residents who were budgeting to avoid fuel poverty. Flnancial review The results for the year are contained in the financial slatements attached. Investment Poli¢y.' The Resources Sub-committee has considered Ihe most appropriate policy for investing funds and decided thal a mixture of bank deposit accounts is the best approach. The investnient policy is reviewed each year by the Commillee. Reserves Policy.. Unrestricted fund5 are essenlial to provide sufficient funds to cover any unforeseen costs which may arise and fullil the legal obligations of the Charily in the event that current levels of income are not maintained. The reserves policy has been designed to recognise LCDI'S requirements for reserves in light of the main nsks to the organisation. The aim is to provide sufficient funds to cover any unforeseen costs which may arise, recognise the volatile grant environment as well as allowing for the payment of any liabilities which would arise should the Charity cease to operate Any call upon the use of reseTves will be at the approval of the Executive Commtttee which will examine the rationale for doing so and agree an amount where appropriate. At 30th September 2022, the level of'ffee reserves" excluding fixed assels and designated funds was £257,334. While Ihis is below our ideal reserve level it does allow for liquidity and we intend to develop further reserves in the coming years.
Limavady Community Development Initiative Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees, Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (continued) Year ended 30th September 2022 Plans for future periods LCDI ha5 a Strategic Plan for the period 2023-2028. We hope this wll allow for further growth and expansion of our services to help us achieve our mission. Trustees, responslblllties statement The trustees, who are also director5 for the purposes of company law, are responsible for preparing the trustees, report and the financial statements in accordance wth applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Company law requires the charity trustees to prepare financial statements for each year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and the incoming resourGes and application of resources, including the Income and expenditure. for that period. In preparing these financial slatemenls. the trustees are required to.. select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently, observe the methods and principles in the applicable Charities SORP., make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent, stale whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statemenls- prepare the financial stalemenls on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business. The trustees are responsible for keeping adequale accounting records Ihat are sufficient lo show and explain the charity's transactions and disclose wilh reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the cl)arity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and olher irregularities. The charity's Iruslees are covered by insurance indemnifying them when acting in their capacity as trustee5 of the charity. Auditor Each of the persons tho is a Irustee at the date of approval of this report confirms that.. so far as they are aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the charity's auditor is unaware", and they have taken all steps that they ought to have taken as a trustee to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the charity's auditor is aware of that information. A resolution lo reappoint Donaldson & Thompson as auditors will be Proposed atthe forthcoming Annual General Meeting.
Limavady Community Development Initiative Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees, Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) fconllnued) Year ended 30th September 2022 The trustees. annual report and Ihe stralegic report were approved on 291h June 2023 and signed on behalf of the board of trustees by Keilh Leighlon Trustee ohn Wilson Trustee