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.

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Company Limited by Guarantee
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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.

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Company Limited by Guarantee
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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