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)

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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.

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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.

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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)

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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-

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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-

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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-

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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-