FAMILY COMFORT NI FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 31 DECEMBER 2023 Charity Number NIC107536
FAMILY COMFORT LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Registered Charity Name Family Comfort Nl Charity Registration Number NtC107536 Registered Office 218 York Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BTI 5 IGY Trustees Olanrewaju Abiona (Trustee) Precious Ganuyu (Trustee) Christian Eneh (Trustee)
FAMILY COMFORT NI TRUSTEES REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 The Executive Committee of Family Comfort Nl presents its report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 ' December 2023. Legal and administrative infomation set out on page I forms part of this report. The financial statements comply with statutory requirements and the Accounting and Reporting by Charities. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing Document. Family Comfort NI is a registered charity govemed by the Constitution reviewed and updated on 26105/20. Appointment, Induction and Appointment of Trustees rustee selection method s including details of ny constitutional provisions e.g., election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more rustees Election to post Risk Management. The trustees have a risk management strategy, which comprises of: An annual review of the risks the charity may face O The establishment of systems and procedures to mitigate those risks identified in the plan: and O The implementation of procedures designed to minimise any potential impact on the charity should those risks materialise. Principal Activity: The objects of the charity are exclusively charitable being the benefit to women and young people (families) by means of family support programs, creating awareness, provision of opportunities for creativities and empowerment.
FAMILY COMFORT NI TRUSTEES REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Objectives and Activities Sunimary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document AIMS We exist to support children: young people and Women especially from BAME communities who are struggling 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 the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the Activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Family support services- Be friendliness, advice, Networking/ mental & moral support Educationl Training / capacity building Programs After-school Extra-curricular programs Living and basic need support Services Statement confirm ing 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 ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE This year 2023 has been a tremendous year for the charity in its work of impact within the community. It has also been a challenging one with increase in demand that we have experienced in the number of families added to us. Family support -As a grassroots organi7ation that works with families with children and young people who are homeless, discriminated and struggling due to different circumstances: we have supported more than 140 as aoainst 65 families in the previous year, predominately from Iminority backgrounds to reduce isolation and adapt to life in Northern Ireland. We have carried out 8 different projects aniounting to 58sessions that boosted women's health and young people's confjdence, brintying a mutual understanding of different cultures and building social resilience through the series of activities, such as craft, music, dance, fitness, ICT, filming, well-being programs, cookery, games and outdoor activities to Iiame a few.
Working collaboratively with parents and children within the community, identifying when families are at thcir most vulnerable and act accordingly towards early intervention responses/needed support. Leaming/Educative-Programs-We have provided awareness on a variety of issues, provide learning and information services to help the families to enrich themselves and their local communities. Educate and give equal opportunity to young people to reach their full potential, boost healthy and improve wellbeing. These projects ensured that cultural understanding and acceptabil ity continued to bring both parents and young people together. Families are given the opportunity to meet and have direct contact with other families who have been neighbours but never got along. Provided opportunities that bui It and sustained continuous relationships. We have been working and still working in collaboration with other local groups/organization to ensure adequate reach ot" struggling families in crisis, especially those with children and young people, in order to support as the case may be. Financial Review The statemcnt of Financial Activities shows a total income for the year of £57,341 and expenditure of £57,341, resulting in a balance of £0.00 for the year.
FAMILY COMFORT NI TRUSTEES REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEES Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charily's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable Ihem to ensure that the financial statements comply with the charity (account and report) regulation of Northern Ireland 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 estiinations 3. Prepare financial statements on-going concem basis unless the presumption that the charity will continue is in-appropriate. The trustees 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 irregu larities. Approved by the trustees on 17-A ril-2024 and signed on its behalf by: Olanrewaju Abiona (Trustee)
FAMILY COMFORT NI INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 st We have examined the accounts of the charity for the period ended 31 December 23, which are set out on pages 8 to 15. To the trustees of Family Comfort Nl I report on the Financial Statements as attached Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the reparation of the accountants in accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Irelanl 2008. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 64 of the Charities Act; follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for the Northem Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act; and State whether particular matters gave come to my attention. Basis of independent examiner's report I have examined your charit accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and my examination was carrie out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northem Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act. My examination included a review of the accounting records kept b the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also inc uded consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as charity trustees concerning any such matters. My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to Believe: l. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act 2. That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records 3. That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act 4. Thal there is further information needed for a proper uiiderslanding of the accounts to be reached. Independent examiner's statement I can confimi that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a registered Member of the Chartered Accountants England, which is one of the listed bodies.
Independent Examiner's Report for the year ending 31st December 2023 (con't) I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters ( l ) to (4) listed above and: in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention. Javed Azam FCCA Independent Examiner Stately Accountants Kingsbridge Court, Castlehaven Road, Camden Town, London, United Kingdom, NWI 8QA 19-04-2024
FAMILY COMFORT NI STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING THE INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2023 rotal Funds 2022 Note INCOME FROM Grants Income from charitable Activities Other trading activities Investment income 57,341 57,341 24,080 TOTAL INCOME 57,341 57,341 24,080 EXPENDITURE ON Cost of raising funds Charitable activities (57,341) {57,341) (24,080) TOTAL EXPENDITURE (57,341) (57,341) (24,080) NET INCOME I(EXPENDITURE) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD (234) (234) (234) (234) {234) (234) The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All of the above amounts relate to continuing activities. The notes on pages 10 to 15 fomi part of these financial statements.
FAMILY COMFORT NI BALANCE SHEET YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 2023 2022 Nots CURRENT ASSETS Cash at Bank and in Hand Debtors 18,809 7,586 18,809 7,586 CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year (19,043) (7,820) NET CURRENT ASSETS (234) (234) NET ASSETS (234) (234) CHARITY FUNDS Restricted Funds Unrestricted Funds 10 11 (234) (234) (234) (234) TOTAL FUNDS The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard 102 (eft-ective January 2015) These financial statements were approved by the Management Committee on: 17- A r-2024 Olanrewaju Abiona (Trustee): The notes on pages 10 to 15 form part of these financial statements.
FAMILY COMFORT NI NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 ACCOUNTING POLICIES: Basis of accounting, The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014, the Charities Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Practice as it applies from l January 2015. Income All income is recognised once the Centre has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be Ineasured reliably. Expenditure Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis Restricted funds Restricted income received are accounted for separately as restricted funds and are used for the purposes specified by the donor 2. GRANTS: Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Total Flinds Funds Funds 2023 2022 Grants 2a. GRANTS: Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Total Funds Funds Funds 2023 2022 Arnold Clark Autom Belfast City Council Belfast Region Main Grants Nl Community Relations Migrant Centre Nl Community Foundation Grant Heritage Project Trustees of the Lft 2,500 12,715 4,066 24,645 1,381 1,975 1,143 6,667 2,250 57,341 2,500 12,715 4,066 24,645 1,381 1,975 1,143 6,667 2,250 3,300 12,601 7,380 800 57,341 24,080 1Q
FAMILY COMFORT NI NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 3. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES: Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Total Funds Funds Funds 2023 2022 Grants Playscheme Fees Miscellaneous 3a. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES IGRANTS: Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Total Funds Funds Funds 2023 2022 Charitable Activities / Grant 4. OTHER TRADING INCOME: Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Total Funds Funds Funds 2023 2022 Hall and Centre Hire 5. INVESTMENT INCOME: Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Total Funds Funds Funds 2023 2022 Bank Interest Received -11-
FAMILY COMFORT NI NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 6. COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES: Total Funds 2023 Total Funds 2022 Staff Costs Support Costs Direct Project Expenditure Govemance 8,633 47,708 1,961 21,619 1,000 57,341 500 24,080 6a. STAFF COSTS: Total Funds 2023 Total Funds 2022 Staff Salaries Employers Nl Employer Pension 8,202 1,961 432 8,633 1.961 6b. SUPPORT COSTS: Total Funds 2023 Total Funds 2022 Activily Cost Advertisement Other Office Supplies Computer Expenses & Website Foodbank Purchases Utilities Insurance Travel & Subsistence Material & Equipment Rent Rent and rates Repairs and Maintenance Bank Charges 39,160 505 19,061 617 668 533 182 437 571 6,088 1,500 47,708 21,619 -12-
FAMILY COMFORT NI NOTES TOTHE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 6c. DIRECT PROJECT EXPENDITURE: Total Funds 2023 Total Funds 2022 Trips & Activities Publicity Tutors Equipment and Materials 6d. GOVERNANCE: Total Funds 2023 Total Funds 2022 Independent Examination Payrol I Services Membership/Subscription 1,000 500 1,000 500 7.CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND: 2023 2022 Total Cash 18,809 7,586 8. DEBTORS: 2023 2022 Accrued Income Other Debtors -13-
FAMILY COMFORT NI NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 9. CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year 2023 2022 Deferred Income Accruals Other Creditors 17,816 1,000 227 7,086 734 19,043 7,820 10. RESTRICTED INCOME FUNDS: Balance at 1 Jan 2023 Incoming Outgoing Transfers Balance at resources Resources Inl(Out) 31 Dec 2023 Dispossessed Fund Festival 57,341 (57,341) 11. UNRESTRICTED INCOME FUNDS: Balance at Incoming Outgoing Transfers Balance at 1 Jan 2023 resources Resources Inl(Out) 31 Dec 2023 General (234) (234) (234) (234) -14-
FAMILY COMFORT NI DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 2023 2022 EXPENDITURE COST OF RAISING FUNDS Fundraising and Publicity CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Staff Costs Staff Salaries Employers NI Staff Cost Employer Pension 8,202 432 1,961 Support Costs Activity Cost Printing, Postage, Stationery Other Office Supplies Computer Expenses & Website Advertisement Utilities Insurance 39,160 19,061 505 533 182 617 Foodbank Purchases Material & Equipment Rent Rents and Rates Repairs and Maintenance Miscellaneous 668 571 437 6,088 1,500 Direct Project Costs Trips & Activities Publicity Tutors Equipment and Materials Governance Costs Independent Examination Payroll Services Membership/Subscription Bank Charges 1,000 500 57,341 24.080 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 57,341 24,080 NET INCOME I (EXPENDITURE) FOR THE YEAR -15-