REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: N1057241 (Northern Ireland)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 107589
Report of the Trustees and
Unaudited Financial Statements
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
28 February 2023
for
NORTH BELFAST PLAY FORUM LIMITED
M.B.McGrady & Co
Chartered Accountants
Suite 2B
Cadogan House
322 Lisburn Road
Belfast
Co. Antrim
BT9 6GH

NORTH BELFAST PLAY FORUM LIMrrED
Contents of the Financial Statements
FOR THI YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2023
Page
Report of the Trustees
I to 3
Indepeudent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
6 to 7
Notes to the Financial Statements
8 to 12
Detailed Statement of FAnanclal Actlvlttes
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NORTH BELFAST PLAY FORUM LIMITED
Report of the Trustees
FOR THE YEAR fNDED 28 fEBRUARY2023
The trustee5 who al'e also directors of the chai'ity foi" the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their
report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 28 February 2023. The trustees have
adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Pi'actice applicable
to chai'ities preparing their accounts in accordance with tlie Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the Ull
and Republic of Ireland [FRS 102) (effective I lanuary 2019).
The North Belfast Play Forurn is situated in the Waterworks Public Park on the Cavehill Road. The site is based ill
the Waterworl<s ward, which is an ai.ea tliat would sit very high ID terms of the multiple deprivation measures.
The communities that border the facility would face a multitude of needs and according to the Noi'thern Ii"eland
Statistics aiid Research Agency (NTSRA 2017), the Waterworks ward was the most deprived ward (Ranl<ed l) out
of the 462 electoi'al wards in Northern Jreland.
The North Belfast Play Forum is a srnall charity that uses sport to engage young people and the wider area to
participate In physlcal activities to enhance theii. well belng and encourage community engagement,
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
ObjectAves and aims
The company is established for charitable objects and purposes only.
In particular the Conipany is established to promote the benefit of the people of North Belfast and Its environs,
withollt distinction of age, sex, l'ace, political or religious or other opinions. by associating the statutory
dUthoi'itie.%, voluntary organisations. institutions, business and the people of the community in common effort to
advance education and provide facilities in tlie interests of social welfare, for the pi'otection and preservation of
Iiealth, recreation and leisure - time occupation, with the objects for the beneFit of the community which now or
hereafter may be deemed by law to be charitable.
Significant activities and achlevements
acili
Managernent of the Waterworks Sports Facility for Belfast City Council through a Facility Management
Agreernenl. The facility was closed most of the yeai. due to the pandemic.
I'he PAL Project
Tlie PAL project is a personal development prograrnme combined with an activity progi'amme to enhance the
skills of young people in North Belfast. The PAL project continued through lockdown with online activities and
online meetings, 22 yOLing people achieved level 2 accredffited trainlng and dellveiEd 250 hours activities to young
peers.
ec
Community projects this year included the 8 week long 5Utnmer programme delivered by the PAL project
partiapants. Delivering 120 hours of activities over the summer. The weekend intervention programme ran
tlirough the year also For young people at the weekends. The pi-oject is designed to provide provision5 for young
people at the weekend to help tacl<le anti-social beliaviour. Other activities that ran thi'oiigliout the year included
after schools, ethnic minoiities projects as well as a vulnerdble men project.
20 young people into ernployment with support from NBPF through young leaders project. A project aimed at
young females 16-22. Siipporling them into employment.
Publlc benefit
The North Belfast Play Forum trustees have had regard to the Cliarities Commissions Public Benefit requil'ement.
The statement will accompany this report to the trustees.

NORTH BELFAST PLAY foRUM LIMITED
Report ofthe Trustees
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY2023
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial position
The results lor the year are set out in detail on pages 4 to 12.
ReseTves policy
North Belfast Play Forum is committed to maintaining a suFficient level of Financial Reserves to enable strategic,
accountability and operating activities to be maintained, taking account OF potential risks and contingencies,
which may arise from time to time.
STRUCTURI, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governillg document
The charity is controlled by it5 governing document, a deed of trusL and constitutes a limited cornpany, limited by
guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
Recruitmentand appointment of iiew trustees
The NBPF had a policy health check during the pandemic and it was agreed to include a new online interaction
policy foi. staff and volunteers.
Our governing document states that membershlp of the Company shall be fi'om:
(a) Repi'esentatives of statutory and voluntai'y bodies opei'ating in the North Belfast al'ea whose objects are
consistent with those ofthe Company.
(b) Individuals who shall be persons having special knowledge or experience; or representatives of a street or an
area.
(c) The power of admitting members of the Company shall be on the I'ecommendation of tlie Executive
Committee, but shall be exercised by the Executive committee in accordance with any regulations or directions
made and siiblect to aiiy restrictions or conditions imposed by the Company in gelleral meetin
(d) Any membei. who shall fail to observe any of the regulations ot. bylaws of tlie Company, or whose conduct
shall, in ilie opinion of the Executive Committee be excluded fi'om the Company by a I'esolution duly approved by
a majority of a least three - fourths of tlie Executive Committee present and voting at a special rneeting of the
'xecutive Committee, of whÉch he shall have been
given propel. opportunity at attending and being lieard in his defence. shall thereafter cease to be a member of the
Company with 2 right to appeal to Company in light of new evidence. within 21 days.
(e) A member may at any time withdraw from the Company by giving at least seven clear days notice to the
Company. Membei'ship shall not be transferable and shall cease on death.
RLI,'LIRINCE AND ADMINISTRATIVI DETAILS
Registered Coinpany number
N1057241 (Northern li"elandJ
Registered Charity number
107589
Registered office
185 C.liftonparkAvenue
Belfast
BT14 6DT

NORTH BELFAST PLAY FORUM LIMITED
Report of the Trustees
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2023
Trustees
ArLne Mulvenna
Ruaii'i Donaghy (resigned 23/10/2023]
Mattheww Cadell
Daniel G O'connor
Brian McKevitt
Company Secretary
Anne Mulvenna
Independent Examiner
M.B.MLGrady & Co
Chai"tered Accountants
Suite 2B
Cadogan House
322 Lisbui'n Road
Belfast
Co, Antrini
BT9 6GH
Approved by order of the board oftrustees on 29 November 2023 and signed on its behalf by:
Biian McKevitt- Triistee

Independent li xaminer's Report to the Trustees of
Noi'th Belfast Play Forum Limited
I report on the accounts of the cotnpany for the year ended 28 Febi'uary 2023, which are set out on pages five to
twelve.
Respective responsibilities of charity trustees and examiner
As the charity's trustees (and also the directors for the purposes of company law] you are responsible for the
preparation of the accoiints in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent
examination, it is rny responsibility to:
examine the account5 under Section 65 of the CharÈtie5 Act
follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern
Ireland under Section 65(9)(b) of tlie Charities Act
state whether particulai. matters have come to my atiention.
Basis of the Independent examiner's report
I liave examined your charity accounts as required undei. Section 65 of the Charities Act and my examination was
cai'ried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Comniission for Northern Ireland
under Section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act. The examination included a review of the accoullting records l(ept by
the chai'ity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those recoi-ds. It also included consideration OF any
unusu31 items oi. disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as charity ts"ustees concerning
any such matters.
My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention givlng me cause to believe.,
That accounting records were not kept in accordance witli Sectioii 386 ofthe Companies Act 2006
That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records
That the accounts do not comply with the accoLinting requlrements of Section 396 of the Companles Act
2006 and with the methods and principles of the Charities Statement of Recommended Pi'actice applicable
to charitie.s preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standai'd applicable in the
Ull and Republic of Ireland
That there is fui'ther information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Independent examiner's statenient
I liave completed my exaniination and have no coi)cerns in respect of the mattel's (l) to {4J listed above and, in
connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commissioii for Northei'n Ireland, I have found no matters
tliat i'equii'e drawing to your attention.
AILt( (Liv4
Seamus McLei'non
M.B.McGrady & Co
Chartered Accountants
Suite 2B
Cadogan House
322 Lisburn Road
Belfast
Co. Anti'im
BT9 6GH
29 November 2023

NORTH BELFAST PLAY FORUM LIMITED
St2tement of Financial ALtivities
roR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FIBRUARY 2023
2812/23
Tolal
funds
28/2/22
Total
funds
Unrestricted
fund
Restricted
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
(i)
144,303
144,302
49,757
Other trading activities
36,S48
36,548
39.870
Total
36,547
144,303
180,850
89,627
EXPENDITURE ON
Cliiirltable activities
Restricted
Unrestricted
142,678
142,678
16,250
54,558
Total
142,678
142,678
70,808
NET INCOME
36,547
1,625
38,172
18,819
RECONCILIATION or ruNDS
Total funds brought forward
8,935
41,107
50,042
31,223
TOI'AL FUNDS CARRIID FORWARD
45,482
42,732
88,214
50,042
The notes form part of tliese financial statements

NORTH BELFAST PLAY FORUM LIMITED
Balance Sheet
28 FEBRUARY2023
28/2/23
28/2122
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
605
806
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtoi's
Cash at b2nlc and in hand
691
90,383
1,988
49,041
91,074
51,029
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within oneyear
(3,465)
(1,793)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
87,609
49,236
TOTAL ASSITS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
88,214
50,042
NET ASSETS
88,214
50,042
FUNDS
Unresti'icted funds
Restricted funds
li
45,482
42,732
8,935
41,107
TOTAL FUNDS
88,214
50,042
The charitable company is entitled to exemption frum audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 foi. the
year ended 28 February 2023,
The membei's have not required the company to obtaln an audit of its flnanclal statements for the year ended
28 February 2023 in accoi'dance with Section 476 of tlie Companie5 Act 2006.
Tlie trustees aclinowledge their responsibilities for
(a)
ensuring that the charitable company Iceeps accounting i'ecords t113t cotnply with Sections 386 and 387 of
tlie Companies Act 2006 and
preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the chai'itable
conipany as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial yeai" in
accoi'daiice with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and wliich otherwise comply with the
requirements OF tlie Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements. so fai. as applicable to the
charitable company.
(bj
The notes form part of these financial statements
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NORTH BELFAST PLAY FORUM LIMITED
Balance Sheet- continued
28 FIBRUARY2023
These financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable
companies subject to the small companie5 regime.
The financial statementg were approved by the B02rd of Trustees and authorised for issue on 29 Novembei. 2023
and were signed on its behalf by-
Brian McKevitt- Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements

NORTH BELFAST PLAY FORUM LIMITED
Notes to the Financial Statements
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2023
ACCOUNTJNG POLICIES
ilasis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have
been pi'epared in accordance with the Cliarities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.,
Staternent of Recommended Practice applicable to charities prepai'ing their accounts in accordance with
the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102] (effective I
January 2019),, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK
and Republic of Ireland, and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under
the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recogni5ed in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the
funds. it Is pi'obable that the income will be received and tlie amount can be measured i'eliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities al'e recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation cornillitting
the cliarity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in
settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accouiited for on an
accruals basis and has been classified underheadings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where
costs cannot be dii'ectly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis
consistent with the use of i-esources.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated
useful life.
Plant and machinery
Computer equlpnient
25% on reducing balance
25% on reducing balance
Taxation
The cliarity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fuiid accounting
Uiii'estricted funds can be used in accoi'dance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the
trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used foi- particular restricted purposes within the objects of tlie charity.
Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted piirposes.
Furtliei" explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included In the notes to the flnanclal
statements.
Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits
Tlie charitable company operates a defined contributioll pension scheme. Contributions payable to the
charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to
which they relate.
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NORTH BELFAST PLAY FORUM LIMITED
Notes to the Financial StatemeJJts - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2023
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
28/2/23
28/2/22
Fundraising events
36,548
39,870
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting)'.
28/2/23
28/2/22
Depreciation - owned assets
201
269
TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees. rernuneration or other benefits for the year ended 28 February 2023 nor foi. the
yearended 28 February 2022.
Trustees, expenses
There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 28 February 2023 nor foi. the year ended
28 February 2022.
STAfF COSTS
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
2812/23
28/2/22
Administration
No eniployees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE sfATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
fund
Total
funds
Restrlcted
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
49,757
49,757
Other trading activities
39.870
39,870
Total
39.870
49,757
89,627
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Restricted
Uiirests'lcted
16,250
16.250
54,558
54,558
Total
54,558
16,250
70,808
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NORTH BELFAST PLAY FORUM LIMITED
Notes to the Fillancial Statements- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY2023
COMPARATIVIS FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES- continued
Unrestricted
fund
TotaI
funds
Restricted
NET INCOME/[EXPENDITURE)
(14.688)
33,507
18,819
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
23,623
7,600
31,223
TOTAL fuNDS CARRIED FORWARD
8,935
41.107
50,042
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Plantand
machiiiery
Computer
equipment
Tota15
COST
At l March 2022 and 28 February 2023
22,2SO
3,170
Z5,420
DEPRECIATION
At l March 2022
Charge for year
21,774
119
2,840
82
24,614
201
At 28 February 2023
21,893
2,922
24,815
NET BOOK VALUE
At 28 fiebruary 2023
357
248
605
At 28 Febi'uary 2022
476
330
806
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
28/2/23
28/2/22
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
1,347
641
691
691
1,988
io
continued...

NORTH BELFAST PLAY FORUM LIMITED
Notes to the Financial Statements- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY2023
CREIDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
28/2/23
2812/22
Social securÈty and other taxes
Accruals and deferred income
1,670
1,795
1.793
3,465
1,793
10. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
2812/23
Total
funds
28/2/22
Unrestricted
fund
Restricted
funds
Fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
605
42,127
605
91,074
(3,465)
806
51,029
(1,793)
48,947
(3,465}
45,482
42,732
88,214
50,042
11.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement
iIi funds
At
2812/23
At 1/3/22
Unrestricted funds
General fund
8,935
36,547
45,482
Restricted funds
National Lottery
41,107
1,625
42,732
TOTAL fuNDS
50,042
38,172
88,214
Net movement In funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in fiinds
Unrestrlcted funds
General fund
36,547
36,547
Restricted funds
Bellast City Council
Co-operation Ireland
National Lottery
Active Comrnunities
2,701
1,682
90,092
49,828
(2,701]
(1,682)
(88,467)
(49,828)
1,625
144,303
(142,678)
1,625
TOTAL FUNDS
180,850
(142,678)
38,172
li
continued...

NORTH BELfAST PLAY FORUM LIMITED
Note5 to the Financial Statements - continued
roR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2023
ii.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
Net
movement
in funds
At
28/2/22
At 113/21
Unrestricted funds
General fund
23,623
[14,688}
8,935
Restricted funds
National Lottery
7,600
33.507
41,107
TOTAL FUNDS
31,223
18,819
50,042
Comparative net rnovementin funds, included in the above are as follows,.
Incoming
resources
Re.sources
expended
Movernent
in funds
Unrestrlcted funds
General fund
39.870
(54,558)
(14,688)
Restricted fiinds
Belfast City Council
Sports Council of Nl
National Lottery
3,711
1,000
45,046
(3,711]
(1,000)
(11,539)
33,507
49,757
(16,250)
33,507
TOTAL FUNDS
89,627
(70,808)
L8,819
12.
RELATED PARTY DJSCLOSURES
Thei'e were no related party transactions for the year ended 28 February 2023.
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NORTH BELFAST PLAY FORUM LIMITED
Detailed Statement of f*inancial Activities
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2023
28/2/23
28/2/22
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacfies
Grants
144,302
49,757
Other trading activities
Fundraising events
36,548
39,870
Total incoming resources
180,850
89,627
EXPENDITURE
Charitable actlvities
Wages
Pensions
Pi'oject costs
Sports Equipment & Clothing
66,716
1,258
54,020
8,630
39,400
1,840
17,838
6,412
130,624
65,490
Support costs
Other
Insurance
Telephone
Repairs & renewals
Computer costs
Travelling
Bdnl< fees
Sponsorship
Plant and machinery
Fixtures and fittings
1,135
zzi
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8,446
223
200
119
83
1,246
501
255
1,338
169
159
iio
10,541
3,778
Governance costs
Accountanry and legal fees
1,513
1,540
Total resoul'ces expended
142,678
70,808
Net Income
38,172
18,819
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