This annual report was presented by the trustee of this charity Organization for tlie year ended 31, Dec 2022. Charity Name: Family Comfort NI Charity registration number: NIC107536 Principal Activity: The objects of the cliarity are exclusively charitable being tlie benefit to woinen and yoiing people (families) by means of t<2inily support programs, creclting aw¢ireness, provision of opportunities for creativities and empowermcnt. Our office: NCM House 218 York street BT15 IGY Independent Exqi miner: Stately Accounting Liiiiitcd acts as an independent exainination ot. tlie accoiint and would provide advice and support as reqiiired. Objeclives and Activities
Summary of the pUOseS of the Charity as set out in its governing document Ns We exlst to support children, young people and Women especially from BAME communities who are strnggling and in crisis due to domestic violence, racial discrimination and inequality. financial hardship. ill-health& disability; especially for those whose health May or have been affected adversely or compromised by these factors. We also advance the arts, education, culture, heritage or science among children and young people promoting equality, integration, diversity of culture, peace. workshops, seminars and events; and towards improving lives. and engage community development programs.
Summary of th¢ main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefiL in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Family support services- Be friendliness, advice, Networkingl mental & moral support Educationl Training / capacity building Programs After-school Extra-curricular programs Living and basic need support Services Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. The trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit Introduction, Achievements and Performance Family Comfort NI- started in 2016 as a support group with 4 members from different ethnic minority who experienced racial discrimination and inequality in the community, helping oth¢rs with similar experiences engaged in conversation building support network. It was constituted in Jan 23rd 2017, and have since engaged in actLVities up until now. still in the business of supporting the community. The charity offered services to the vulnerable families in the local cornmunity who are struggling with emergency l on-going support with social Inetworking support, food parcels, electric top ups, clothing, referrals etc. Th¢ organization has worked closely with families, volunteers, members, and other organizations in the community to support families with young people in the grassroot level; and ensure equal opportunity is given to all. We have organized series of eventsl activities to echo our vision, whÉch has contributed immensely to the improvement of the individual and the community at large. The charity engaged in networking new arrival limmigrants with existing families who share same or similar culturelinterest for long temi social and peer support. We supported asylum seekers and refugee hosted in hostel and hotels. Their young People were continually given the opportunities to resources and facility uphold equal opportunity that we believe in. building the skills of young people and women in the community. Th¢ charity ran 45 sessions of various activities to support mental. emotional and social skill of its beneficiaries; ranging from family support activities, craft works,
spo¢ cookery, sport, recreation and wellbeing programs to keep engaging the youth of today in a meaningful event so as to reduce the impact of isolation, creating avenue to support mental and emotional well-being, etc. The charity has also provided 95 food vouchers (support) and utility support to combat the living crisis faced by its beneficiaries. Our heartfelt appreciation to all the volunteers, funders, community organizations who without their support we would not be able to deliver our services to individuals and families, who have faced som¢ of th¢ most difficult months in their lives. Our successful growth and strength could not have been made possible without the immensurable support of our Volunteers and Funders. Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the period s we have stated that all future activities will e through the new charity accounts going forward. The charity gained its charity account in the month of May 2022 and have commenced transactions through the bank account. All funds received from funders are mitted into this account and the account is in ood position with any loss r account payable. Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves ststing why they are held ero reserves he Reasons for holding zero reserves NA NA The fund reserved are restricted for Their purposes. NIA Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about th¢ charity continuing as a going concern NIA Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts: Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) Constitution
How is the charity constituted? (¢.g unincorporated association. CIO) Charitable organization Trustee selection method s including details of any constitutional provisions e.g., election to post or narne of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees Election to post Trustees Name Esther Bamidele Olanrewaju Abiona at the date the re ortwasa roved office rustee- Treasurer rustee- Chair Name of trustees holding title to propety b¢longing to the charity Trustee Name Dates acted if not for whole ear NIA
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the NIA asscts held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how these falls within the custodian charity's objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets Exemptlons from dlselosure Reason for non4lisclosure of key personnel details Other optional information: NA
Statement of Trusteesg Responsibillties Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charity's transactions and disclose with reasonabl¢ aUraCY at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial ststements comply with the charity (account and report) regulation of Northern Iretand 2015 which give a true and fair view of the asset and liability of the charity; and any surplus or deficit for that year. Preparing the financial statements, trustees are required to; l. Choose suitable account policies and apply them consistently 2. Make reasonable and wise judgements and estimations 3. Prepare financial statements on-going concern basis unless the presumption thatthe charity will continue is in•appropriate. The trusteKs are solely responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time of the financial position of the charity. They are responsible to safeguard the charity assets and taking reasonable actions for the prevention and detection of fraud and any other irregularities. Declaratlon: The trustees declare that th¢y have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Full name Esther Bamidele Posltlon Trustee Member Date 0910212023