Limavady Community Development Initiative Ltd
Company Limited by Guarantee
Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Directors, Report)
Year ended 30th September 2023
The trustees, who are also the directors for the purposes of company law, present their report and the
financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30th September 2023.
Reference and administrative details
Registered charity name
Limavady Community Development Initiative Ltd
Charity registration number
NIC107433
Company registration number N1603999
Principal office 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
Auditor
Donaldson & Thompson
Chartered Accountants & statutory auditor
3 Limavady Road
Londonderry
BT47 6JU
Bankers
Bank of Ireland
2 The Diamond
Coleraine
Co Londonderry
BT52 1DE
Solicitors
Martin King French & Ingram LLP
52 Catherine Street
Lirnavady
Co Londondery
BT49 9DB

Limavady Community Development Initiative Ltd
Company Limited by Guarantee
Trustees, Annual Report (Incorporating the Directors, Report) {continuedJ
Year ended 30th September 2023
Structure. governance and management
The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 6th August 2010 and
accepted as a charity by HM Revenue & Customs, reference number XR52185. The company was
established under a Memorandum of Association which established the objects and powers of the
charttable company and governed under its Articles of Association. In the event of the company being
wound up members are required to contribute an amount not exceeding £1.
Appointment 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
organisational structure and key organisational activities. Executive Committee members are provided
with copies of the NICVA Govemance Manual which includes the Memorandum and Articles of
Association. Role Descriptions for Office Bearers and Committee members and Sub Committees.
Finance Procedures and the Equal Opportunities Policy.
Organisational Structure: The Executive Committee ensures the good govemance of the organisation
by Setting its strategic objectives and policy direction through LCDI'S three-year strategic plan and
monitoring progress on this through the annual operational planning process. The Committee meets
every Iwo months and the Finance and Resource Sub- Committees which deal with the human and
financial resources of the organisation meet on a-monthly basis.
The General Manager, appointed by the Committee, manages the day to day operations of the
organisation. To facilitate effective operations, the General Manager has delegated authority for
operational matters 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 organisation through the Resources Committee
on a quarterly and annual basis.
Objectives and activities
Principal activities= Limavady Community Development Initiative (LCDI)objectives are to advance
communty development by providing facilities and amenities for and support and assistance to,
communrty and voluntary groups and organisations. Advance health and well-being relieve poverty,
advance education. relieve those in need by reason of youth, age. ill-health, disability, financial hardship
or other disadvantage, advance the arts. culture and heritage, provide facilities 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 residents and finally to promote religious and racial hamony, equalty and diversity-
Strategic report
The following sections for achievements and performance and financial review form the strategic report
ofthe charity.

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Company Limited by Guarantee
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Year ended 30th September 2023
Achievements and performance
LCDI have just commissioned Courtney Consultancy to prepare a new strategic plan for 2024-2028.
Environmental Programmes
Recycle @LCDI is an environmental project which diverts waste from landlill, 5UPPOrts the local
communtty and local jobs. promotes recycling and our free collection service of preloved furniture
donations helps prevent fly tipping. During the accounting period October 2022 to September 2023 we
have diverted 400 tonnes of waste from landfill and have completed more than 1500 collections and
deliveries. A SLA with local manufacturer, Fast House has contributed greatly to these figures.
Garden Centre @ LCDI is a partnership between LCDI and the Westem Health & Social Care Trust. It
provides a day opportunty for 15 adults with various leaming disabilities, allowing them to participate in
a range of horticultural aclivities and providing respite for clients, families and carers. The project
operates Monday- Friday and during the accounting period October 2022 to September 2023 provided
16.000 hours of 5UPPOrted 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. During the accounting period October2022 to September2023we provided
20,000 hours of affordable childcare, offering full day care during school holiday to up to 48 children.
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 18,00 hours of care per year.
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. Ourgrowing child programme along
th our Family Support sessions and parent and toddler group delivered 1000 hours during the
accounting period October 2022 to September 2023. 'The Growing Child, programme provides advice,
guidan￿, early intervention and signposting services.
Good Moming Roe Valley @ LCDI is a project delivering a daily telephone call to older people around
the borough who may othewse hearfrom no one on a regularbasis. The project is a signposting seNice
as well and is a good friend to the wider family circle of its clients as they know that someone will be in
touch with their loved one each day. During the accounting period of October 2022 to September 2023,
the project continues to make an average 40 calls per day which amounted to 10.000 calls to to local
older people being undertaken during the year.

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Company Limited by Guarantee
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Year ended 30th September 2023
Achievements and performance (continued)
Community Meals @ LCDI provides a nutritionally balanced meal along with a range support services
both on and off site the later only being possible thanks to the volunteers helping to deliver the service.
During the accounting period of October 2021 to September2022 an average of150 meals are delivered
weekly. This would equate to an average of 650 meals per month, totalling 7,800 meals for the
accounting period.
Daycare @LCDI provides physical. mental and social support for 15 physically disabled adults in the
Limavady Borough between the ages of 18-65yrs. This is achieved through client led projects which
educate, inform, stimulate and entertain as well as providing much needed respite. The centre also
promotes Disability Awareness and helps members develop life skills. This ultimately improves quality
of lrfe for members and provides opportunities for interaction and socialisation which is critical for
individual health and wellbeing. The projectprovides more than 10.500 hours and promotes integration
in the community though projects such as the Christma5 Soiree. Summer BBQ Banquets and regular
oub"ngs.
Communty Cohesion Programmes
The Volunteer Centre @LCDI provides developmental supports a range of volunteers in the Greater
Limavady Area, supporting them make a difference to their local community.
During the accounting period October 2022 to September 2023, the projed 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 to strength, engaging local women from across the community in several
different developmental facilitated workshops. During the accounting period October 2022 - September
2023 3,000 hours of developmental support were delivered.
R.E.A.C.H.' Is a programme designed to provide a social framework for adults living with a learning
disability- During the accounting period October 2022 - September 2023 2,000 hours of developmental
support were delivered.
Community Cohesion events LCDI: The status of LCDI as a cross community organisation located in a
shared space means that the organisation can run events throughout the yearwhich bring communities
from throughout the locality together regardless of community. social or financial background. During
the accounting pertod October 2022 to September 2023, we ran only 1 large scale open event which
attracted 600 participants.
Community Training and Education
Community Works Training @LCDI provides affordable practical training for local community
organisations to support them undertake their services. During the accounting period October 2022 to
September 2023, 400 individuals availed of a range of training including first aid. child pmtection, food
safety and Hygiene, governance, and volunteer management.
E.Q.U.A.L@LCDI is a training and support programme designed to provide adults wtth additional needs
the support required to increase their capacity with a view to them engaging in furlher training and
ultimately employment opportunities. The programme supported 48 adults develop their confidence,
knowledge, and skills during the accounting period October 2022 to March 2023. Unfortunately ESF
funding for this project ceased which resulted in job losses. Recognising the huge need within the local
community the Trustees that LCDI would self-fund the continued delivery of these vital services, albeit
on a reduced level.

Limavady Community Development Initiative Ltd
Company Limited by Guarantee
Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Directors, Report) (continued)
Year ended 30th September 2023
Achievements and perforniance (continued)
Anti-Poverty Programmes
The foodbank was extremely busy during the accounting period October 2022 to September 2023 and
has continued to be managed by LCDI staff & Volunteers. LCDI Foodbank accept referrals from any
statutory or communitylvoluntary sector agency with referrals also coming from GP'S. childcare
providers or housing associations. During the accounting pertod October 2022 to September 2023 the
foodbank provided 480 emergency food parcels.
Social Supemiarkets
after identifying a need LCDI set up a self-funded social supermarket in
November 2020 and during the accounting period October 2022 to September 2023 have helped 160
families in their journey out of food poveriy, with a an ever growing waiting list. and re-directed 10 tons
of food waste from landfill.
We supported 48 volunteers who gave 2340 hours of their time to the programme. The social
supermarket charges a nominal fee of £5 per family per weekThe clients will embark on a journey not
only addressing the food poverty, but will also attend cookery classes, budgeting classes and will have
an opportunity to gain valuable work experience to encourage them to move into further training or
employment.
This Project has no core funding, but Is funded through council in different forms. Grant applications for
the project is also essential.
Donations from within the communty and local businesses sustain the project day to day. and so
engagement within the community and PR is very important, helping us stock shelves and maintain
supplies.
Milk, Eggs, Cheese etc. are purchased weekly which runs to about £5000 per year alone, this is funded
directly from LCDI.
Baby Bank- Offers pre-loved clothes, nursery equipment and toys to families who are participating in
our programmes or who have been referred through the appropriate channels. During the accounting
period October 2022 to September 2023 the programme supported 48 volunteers and 2000 hours of
volunteering
Fuel stamp saving Scheme @LCDI is a project delivering in partnership with the Causeway Coast and
Glens Council. a servicewhich allows residents to save towards their heating bills During the accounting
period October2022 to September2023 140,000 individual stamps with a cumulative value of £700,000
were saved by residents who were budgeting to avoid fuel poverty. LCDI engaged with 70 outlets acros5
the council area to ensure the scheme was accessible to all.
Financial review
The results forthe year are contained in the financial statements attached.
Investment Policy.. The Resources Sub-committee has considered the most appropriate policy for
investing funds and decided that a mixture of bank deposil accounts is the best approach. The
investrnent policy is reviewed each year by the Committee.

Limavady Community Development Initiative Ltd
Company Limited by Guarantee
Trustees, Annual Report (Incorporating the Directors. Report) {contlftuéd)
Year ended 30th September 2023
Financial review {contlnuèdJ
Reserves Policy.. Unrestricted funds are essential to pro)ride sufficient funds to cover any unforeseen
costs which may arise and fulfil the legal obligations of the Charity in the event that current levels of
income are not maintsined. The reserves policy has been designed to recognise LCDI'S requirements
for reserves in light of the main iisks 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 as allowing
for the payment of any liabilities which would arise should the Charity cease to operale. Any call upon
the use of reserves will be at the approval of the Executive Committee which will examine the rationale
for doing so and agree an amount where appropriate. At 30th September 2023, the level of "free
reserves" excluding fixed assets and designated funds was £207.025. While this is below our ideal
reserve level it does allow for liquidty and we intend to develop further rese￿eS in the coming years
Plans for future periods
LCDI has a Strategic Plan for the period 2023-2028. We hope this will allow for further growth and
expansion of our services to help us achieve our mission.
Trustees, responsibilities statement
The trustees, who are also directors for the purposes of company law, are responsible for preparing the
trustees. report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom
Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law require5 the charity trustee5 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 resources and
application of resources, including the income and expenditure, for that period.
In preparing these financial statements, 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.,
state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material
departuies disclosed and explained in the financial statements.,
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume
that the charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and
explain the charty's transactions and disclose with 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 charity and hence
for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The charity's trustees are covered by in5uranGe indemnifying them when acting in their capacity as
trustees of the charity.

Limavady Community Development Initiative Ltd
Company Limited by Guarantee
Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Directors. Report) (continued)
Year ended 30th September 2023
Auditor
Each ofthe persons who is a trustee at the date of approval of this report confirms that..
so far as they are aware, there is no relevant audit information of ￿lch 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 to reappoint Donaldson & Thompson as auditors will be proposed atthe forthcoming Annual
General Meeting.
The trustees. annual report (incorporating the directors, report) and the strategic report were approved
on 27th June 2024 and signed on behalf of the board oftrustees by-
Kail £e(9Akn
Keith Leighton
Trustee
John Wilson
Trustee