FAMILY COMFORT NI
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
31 DECEMBER 2024
Charity Number NIC107536

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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)

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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.

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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.

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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)

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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

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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.

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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 (T￿￿tee).

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The notes on pages 10 to 15 fomi part of these financial statements.
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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

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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