Artsawonder Annual Report and Unaudited Financial Statements for the financial year ended 31 March 2024 John Macmahon & Co. Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors 112 Camlough Road Newry Co. Down BT35 7EE Northern Ireland Charity Number: 107564 Artsawonder CONTENTS Page Reference and Administrative Information Truslees, Report Independent Examiner's Report Financial Statements Notes to Ihe Financial Statements Artsawonder REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trust88s Cath8rine Bescond Sands Gabriel Scally Clara Foster (Appointed 1 April 2023) Mary Bernadette Verner (Resigned 12 April 20241 William Knox Graham Jennifer Lawson Clarke (Resign8d 1 S8Pt8mber 2024} Charlty Number In Northern Ireland 107564 Prlncipal Address 50 Shore Road Rostrevor Co. Down BT34 3AA Northern Ireland Independent Examiner John Macmahon & Co. Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors 112 Camlough Road Newry Co. Down BT35 7EE Northem Ireland Princlpal Bank8rs Ulster Bank Limited 86 Hill Street Newry Co. Down BT34 1 BT Northern Ireland Artsawonder TRUSTEES, REPORT for the financial year ended 31 March 2024 The trustees present their Trustees, Report and the unaudited financial statements for the financial year ended 31 March 2024. Mission, Objectives and Strategy Mission Statement In all activities the Charity Trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's statutory public benefit guidance to ensure that activities 8nt8red into during the year have helped to achieve the charity's aims and objectives as well as providing public benefit. Objectives Purpose of Charity Purpose 1.. To facilitate events and process8s which create the space for transformative dialogue, utilising the potential of the arts for healing and mutual understanding directed at specific groups of leaders andlor local civil society in N. Ireland. Purpose 2-. To advance education lo promote understanding and citizenship utilising the potential of the arts for healing and mutual understanding directed at school groups from primary to secondary level, in the local area and the rest of N. Ireland curriculum, in particular to school groups with a view to encouraging civic leadership. During the period covered by this report Artsawonder carried out the following activities.. Tha Rostr8vor Ongoing Conversation {ROC-TTI or Rostrevor Group continued to meet WTth 4 fac8 to fac8 m88tings and 3 zoom meetings, one of such meetings being held in Dublin. These are private meetings of former elected politicians reflecting on the current politrcal siluation and using their circle of influence to foster Peace and Reconciliation. The Projecl is fvnded by the Department of Foreign Affairs {Roll. Artshealing - This pioneering project consists of a day long seminar with leading Academics and Practitioners, looking al the contribution Arts and Music can mak8 to the weS1-b8ing of society and how it can help fLJrther Peace and Reconciliation. Open to the public, the seminar examines Ihe historic relationship belween medicine and music. bringing us up to date with the very latest scientific evidence available. It took place in Roslrevor and was also organised in Cambridge University. This project is fvnded by private donors. Diversity Summer Camp - This project is d8sign for children ag8d 6 to 15yrs old. It brings tO9ether children from different nationalities, religions and ethnicities. Through games, crafts, arts and sports, they discover different cultures with respect and interest. The wealth ciffered by a variety of cultures was highlighted. This project was funded by Peace 4 through the Newry Mourne and Down District Council. This year Artsawonder spent significant time appraising new projects. &stablishing new contacts and looking for funding to increas8 activities in the future. Structure, Governance and Management Structure The trustees ofthe charity are -. ChairpersDn.' Catherine Bescond-sands Secretary: Mary 88madette Verner (Resigned 12 April 20241 Treasurer.. Clara Foster (Appointed 01 April 20231 William Graham Mrs Jennifer Lawson Clark (Resigned 01 September 241 Dr Gabriel Scally The trust88s aré chosen according to their interest in Peace and Reconciliation in Northern Ireland. Governance The principal document regarding governance of the charity is the constitution. The Charity is an unincorporated organisation. Review of Activities, Achievement5 and Performance During all activities, the direct beneficiaries are those taking part in the event and those in the audience. The secondary beneficiaries ar8 thos8 in th8 circle of influence of the participanls. Artsawonder TRUSTEES. REPORT for the financial year ended 31 March 2024 The Roslrevor Ongoing Conversation IROC-TT} or Rostrevor Group is not a public event but benefits are expressed through circles of influence and ultimately to the wider cohort of end benefsciaries which is the citizenry of Northem Ireland. The Diversity Summer Camp fosters a greater intercultural awareness among a younger population. increasing confidence and respect in each community's own cultural and artistic identity. The ArtsHealing projects involves academics and adds a more scientific affirmation to the intuitive knowledge that arts and music have a role to play in Peace and Reconciliation. Any private benefit gained by these activities were incidental and necessary to the running of the activities. Financial Review The results for the financial year are set out on page 7. Results and Dividends At the end of the financial year the charity has assets of £13,33512023 - £20,664) and liabilities of £0.00 {2023 £0.00). The nel assets of the charity have decreased by £7,329. Reserves Position and Policy The reserves are used to further the aims of the charity- Approved by the Board of Trustees on 23 January 2025 and signed on its behalf by.. Catherine Bescond Sands Trustee Artsawonder INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF ARTSAWONDER We have examined the financial statements of the charity for the financial year ended 31 March 2024, which comprise the Financial Statements. the Accounting Policies and the related noles. This report is made sol8ly to the charity's members, as a body, in accordance with the Charities Act {Northern Ireland) 2008. Our work has been undertaken so that we might compile the financial statements that we have been engaged to compile, report to the Board ofTrustees thatwe have done so, and state those matters thal we have agreed to stale to them in this report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity's m8mbers, as a body. for our work, or for this report. Respective responsibilitles of trustees and examlner The Gharity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the finaricial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this financial year under the Charities Act (Northern Ireland} 2008 and that an independent examination is required. It is our responsibility to.. examine the financial stalemenls under section 65 of the Charities Act., follow the procedures laid down by the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northem Ireland under section 65(91{b) of the Charities Act,. and slate whether particular matters have come to our attention. Basi$ of independent examiner's report We have examined your charity financial statements as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and our examination was carried out in accordance with th8 general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 651gllb} of th8 Charities Act. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the financial statements presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements and seeking explanations from the trustees conceming any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether th8 accounts present a 'true and fairf view and the report is limited to those mattars sèl out in th8 Statement below. In connection with our examination, no matter has come to our attention which gives us cause to believe that in, any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Acl the financial statements do not accord with those accounting records the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charilies Act there is fvrther information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Independent examiner's statement Wo have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination lo which attention should be drawn in this report in ord r to enable a proper understanding of th8 financial statements to be reached. JOHN MACMAHON & C Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors 112 Camlough Road Newry Co. Down BT35 7EE Northem Ireland Date: 23 January 2025 Artsawonder FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the financial year 8nd8d 31 March 2024 Unrestrlcted Restrlcted Funds Funds 2024 2024 Total Total 2024 2023 Notes Receipts and Payments Account Recelpts Voluntary Income Donations and legacies Grants received 3,636 3,636 19,608 5,750 19.608 3,636 19,608 23,244 5,750 Charitable activities.. Income from charitable activities 1,880 1,880 21,987 Total roceipts 5,516 19,608 25,124 27.737 Payments Charitable activities: Expenditure on charitable activities 4,198 28,255 32,453 21,105 Total payments 4,198 28,255 32,453 21,105 Net receiptsl{paymentsl for the financial year Balances brought foward at 1 April 2023 1,318 3,021 18,647) 17,643 (7,329) 20,664 6,632 14,032 Balances carrled forward at 31 March 2024 4,339 8.996 13.335 20,664 Statement of Assets and Llabilltles Cash funds Bank and cash 4.339 8.996 13.335 20,664 Approved by the B rd of Trustees and authorised for issue on 23 January 2025 and signed on its behalf by Catherine Bescond Sands Trustee Artsawonder NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the financial year ended 31 March 2024 Restricted Funds Restricted funds represent income received which can only be used for particular purposes, as specified by the donors. Such purposes are within the overall objectives of the charity. Unrestricted Funds Unrestricted funds represent amounts which are expendable at the discretion of the board, in furtherance of the objectives of the charity. Restricted Grant InGome 2024 2023 Community Relations Council Department of Foreign Affairs,. Reconciliation Fund Newry, Moume & Down District Council 1,934 13,474 4.200 2,253 19,734 19,608 21,987 The grant from Department of Foreign Affairs., Reconciliation Fund was used for the Rostrevor Ongoing Conversation Think Tank (ROC-Th)l Rostrevor Group Project.