FAMILY COMFORT NI FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 31 DECEMBER 2024 Charity Number NIC107536
FAMILY COMFORT LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Registered Charity Name Family Comfort Nl Charity Registration Number NIC107536 Registered Office 216 Falls Rd, Belfast, BT12 6AH Trustees Olanrewaju Abiona (Trustee) Precious Ganuyu (Trustee) Christian Eneh (Trustee) Esther Weir (Trustee)
FAMILY COMFORT NI TRUSTEES REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 The Executive Committee of Family Comfort NI presents its report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 ' December 2024. Legal and administrative inforn]ation set out on page I fonns part of this report. The financial statements comply with statutory requirements and thc Accounting and Reporting by Charities. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing Document. Family Comfort N l is a registercd charity gov¢rn¢d by the Constitution reviewed and updated on 26/05120. Appointment, Induction and Appointment of Trustees rustee selection method s including details of Election to post any constitutional provisions e.g., election to ost or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more stees Risk Management. The trustees have a risk management strategy, which comprises of.. An annual review of the risks the charity may face l The establishment of systems and procedures to mitigate those risks identified in the plan: and E The implementation of procedures designed to minimise any potential impact on the charity should thosc 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 empowemient.
FAMILY COMFORT NI TRUSTEES REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Objectives and Activities Summary of thc purposcs of the charity as set out in its governing document . We exist to support children, young pcoplc 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 whos¢ health may or have been affected adversely or compromised by these factors. We also advance the arts, education, culture, heritage or sci¢ncc 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 activitics in rclation to thosc purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the Activities, projects or scrvic¢s identified in thc accounts. Family support services- Be friendliness, advice, Nctworkingl mcntal & moral support Education/ Training / capacity building Programs After-school Extra-curricular programs Living and basic need support Services Statement confinning wh¢thcr th¢ trustecs hav¢ 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 ycar 2024 was an impactful year for the charity in our community support work within the community. The work has always been challenging but we look unto the bright side which the fact that community people are getting the support needed by them from us. As we are known and aim to continue to be known as the grassroots organization that works with families with children and young people who are homeless, discriminated and struggling due to different circumstances. The year in particular, we have support over 140 families/ individual, particularly during the July and August racial protect against the minority families in the United Kingdom. As a result of this, we had additional people who use our service of support for food, temporary homes, utility support and social support. We have carried out over 60sessions that boosted women's health and young people's self-confidence, bringing a mutual understanding of different cultures and building social resilience through the series of activities, such as fitness programs, craft &art, empowernient ICT, well-being programs, cookery, games and outdoor activities to name a few.
We continue to work collaboratively with parents and children within the community, identifying when families are at their most vulnerable and act accordingly towards early intervention r¢sponscs/n¢¢dcd support. LearninglEducative-Programs-We have provided awareness on a variety of issues, provide learning and inforn)ation services to help the families to enrich themselves and their local communities. Educate and give equal opportunity to young people to reach thcir full potcntial, boost hcalthy and improvc wcllbcing. Thc cthos of our projcct activities is to ensure that cultural understanding and acceptability 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 built and sustained continuous relationships. We have been working and still working in collaboration with other local groups/organization to ensure adequate reach of struggling families in crisis, especially those with children and young people, in order to support as the case may be. Financial Review The statement of Financial Activities shows a total income for the year of £73,044 and expenditure of £71,186, resulting in a surplus of £1,859 for the year.
FAMILY COMFORT NI TRUSTEES REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEES Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sutTicient to show and explain the charity'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 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 estimations 3. Prepare financial statements on-going concern 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 irregularities. Approved by the trustees on 27-Ma - 2025 and signed on its behalf by: Precious Ganuyu (Trustee) P.Ganiyu Mrs Esther Weir (Trustee)
FAMILY COMFORT NI INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 st We have examined the accounts of the charity for the period ended 31 December 24, which are set out on pages 8 to 16. To the trustees of Family Comfort NI I report on the Financial Statements as attached Respective responsibilities of trustees and exarniner As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accountants in accordancc with the Charities Act (North¢rn Ireland) 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 Northern 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 chari accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and examination was carrie out in accordance with the general Directions given by the arity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9){b) of the Charities Act. My examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also included 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. That there is further inforniation needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Independent examiner's statement I can confirm that I am qualificd to undcrtakc thc cxamination bccausc l am a rcgistcrcd Mcmbcr of thc Chartcrcd Accountants England, which is onc of thc listcd bodics.
Independent Examiner's Report for the year ending 31st December 2024 (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 thc Dir¢ctions of th¢ 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, Ca8tlehaven Road, Camden Town, London, United Kingdom, NWI 8QA 28-05-2025
FAMILY COMFORT NI STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING THE INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2024 rotal Funds 2023 INCOME FROM Grants Income from charitable Activitics Other trading activitics Investment income Other 3,865 69,136 73,001 57,341 TOTAL INCOME 3,909 69,136 73,044 57,341 EXPENDITURE ON Cost of raising funds Charitable activities Other 3,525 (206) (67,454) (70,979) (206) (57,341) TOTAL EXPENDITURE 3,731 (67,454) (71,186) (57,341) NET INCOME I{EXPENDITURE) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 177 1,681 1,859 (234) (234) (234) (57) 1,681 1,625 (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 form part of these financial statements.
FAMILY COMFORT NI BALANCE SHEET YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 2024 2023 FIXED ASSETS Tangible Assets 825 CURRENT ASSETS Cash at Bank and in Hand Debtors 36.797 18,809 36,797 18,809 CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year 10 (35,998) (19,043) NET CURRENT ASSETS 799 (234) NET ASSETS 1,625 (234) CHARITY FUNDS Restricted Funds Unrestricted Funds 11 12 1,681 (57) 1.625 (234) (234) TOTAL FUNDS The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard 102 (¢ffcctiv¢ January 2015) These financial statements were approved by the Management Committee on: 27- Ma 2025 Precious Ganuyu (Trustee): P.Ganiyu Mrs Esther Weir (Ttee).
FAMILY COMFORT NI The notes on pages 10 to 15 fomi part of these financial statements. 10
FAMILY COMFORT NI NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 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 Charitics: Statcmcnt of Rccommcndcd Practicc applicablc to charitics prcparing thcir accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and R¢public of Ircland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014, the Charitics Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Practice as it applies from l January 2015. Income All income is r¢cognised once the C¢ntr¢ has ¢ntitlem¢nt to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably. Expenditure Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make payment to a third party, it is probabl¢ that settlement will be r¢quir¢d and th¢ 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 Funds Funds Funds 2024 2023 Grants 2a. GRANTS: Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Tolal Funds Funds Funds 2024 2023 Arnold Clark Autom Belfast City Council Donation Bclfast Rcgion Main Grant: Young Pcoplc Funding Young People Funding 2 Awards For All G¢n¢ric EA Festival Of Craft And Indigenous Culture Migrant Ccntr¢ NI H¢ritag¢ Proj¢ct Trustees of the Lft Mental health resilience 2,500 12,715 947 947 340 340 4,066 35,777 12,336 9,169 35,777 12,204 12,336 12,621 9,169 3,525 1,278 4,688 3,333 750 857 3,525 1,278 4,688 3,333 750 857 1,381 1,975 6,667 2,250 1,143 57,341 3,865 69,136 73,001
FAMILY COMFORT NI NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 3. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES: Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Total Funds Funds Funds 2024 2023 Grants Playscheme Fees Miscellaneous 3a. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES IGRANTS: Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Total Funds Funds Funds 2024 2023 Charitable Activities / Grant 4. OTHER TRADING INCOME: Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Total Funds Funds Funds 2024 2023 Hall and Centre Hire 5. INVESTMENT INCOME: Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Total Funds Funds Funds 2024 2023 Bank Interest Received -12-
FAMILY COMFORT NI NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 6. COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES: Total Funds 2024 Total Funds 2023 Staff Costs Support Costs Direct Project Expenditure Governance 28,616 41,195 8,633 47,708 1,375 71,186 1,000 57,341 6a. STAFF COSTS: Total Funds 2024 Total Funds 2023 Staff Salarics Employers NI Employer Pension 27.185 8,202 1,431 28,616 432 8,633 6b. SUPPORT COSTS: Total Funds 2024 Total Funds 2023 Activity Cost Advcrtiscmcnt Other Office Supplies Computer Expenses & Website Foodbank Purchases Utilitics Insurance Travel & Subsistence Material & Equipment Depreciation Rent and Lates Repairs and Maintenance Bank Charges Telephone 34,202 496 39,160 505 290 73 140 121 668 533 182 571 206 4,583 295 6,088 790 41,195 47,708 -13-
FAMILY COMFORT NI NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 6c. DIRECT PROJECT EXPENDITURE: Totsl Funds 2024 Total Funds 2023 Trips & Activities Publicity Tutors Equipment and Materials 6d. GOVERNANCE: Total Funds 2024 Total Funds 2023 Indcpendent Examination Payroll Services Membershiplsubscription 1,375 1,000 1,375 1,000 7.CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND: 2024 2023 Total Cash 36,797 18,809 -13-
FAMILY COMFORT NI NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 8.Fixed assets Equipment Computer Total Cost At l January 2024 Additions At 31 December 2024 1,032 1,032 1,032 1,032 Depreciation At l January 2024 Charge for the year At 31 December 2024 206 206 206 206 As at 31 December 2024 825 825 9.Debtors 2024 2023 Trade debtors Accrued grant income & prepayments 10.Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year 2024 2023 Deferred Income Accruals Creditors 31,730 3,239 1,029 35,998 17,816 1,000 227 19,043 -14-
FAMILY COMFORT NI NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 11. RESTRICTED INCOME FUNDS: Balance at Incoming Outgoing Transfers Balance at 1 Jan 2024 resources Resources Inl(Out) 31 Dec 2024 Belfast city council Family Comfort NI Main Grants: Young People Funding Awards For All Young People Funding 2 Migrant C¢ntre Nt Festival Of Craft And Indigenous Culture Mental health resilience 947 3.333 (947) (3,333) 35,777 {35,777) 9,169 (8,481) 12,337 (11,712) 4,688 (4,318) 625 370 1,278 (1,278) 857 750 (857) (750) LFT 69,136 (67,454) 1,681 12. UNRESTRICTED INCOME FUNDS: Balance at Incoming Outgoing Transfers Balance at 1 Jan 2024 resources Resources Inl(Out) 31 Dec 2024 General Generic EA (234) 384 3,525 (206) (3,525) (57) (234) (3,731) (57) -15-
FAMILY COMFORT NI DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 2024 2023 EXPENDITURE COST OF RAISING FUNDS Fundraising and Publicity CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Staff Costs Staff Salaries Employers Nl Staff Cost Employcr Pension 27,185 1,431 8.202 432 Support Costs Activity Cost Printing, Postage, Stationery Other Office Supplies Computcr Expcnscs & Wcbsitc Advertisement Utilities Insurance Telephoone 34,201 39,160 290 496 140 121 790 505 533 182 Foodbank Purchases Material & Equipmcnt Depreciation Rents and Rates Repairs and Maintenance Misc¢llan¢ous 73 668 571 206 4,583 295 6,088 Direct Project Costs Trips & Activities Publicity Tutors Equipment and Materials Governance Costs Independent Examination Payroll Services Membership/Subscription Bank Charges 1.375 1,000 71.186 57,341 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 71.186 57,341 NET INCOME I (EXPENDITURE) FOR THE YEAR 1,859 -16-