ALLA PARISH COMMUNITY GROUP LIMITED REPORT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025 The directors, who are trustees under charity law, are pleased to present their annual directors, pOrt together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 January 2025 which are also prepared to meet the requirements for a dir8Ctors' report and accounts for Companies Act purposes. The financial statements comply with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008, the Companies Act 2006, the Memorandum and Articles of Association, and 'Accounting and Reportlng by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice applicable to charities preparing thelr accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (as amended for accounting periods commencing 1 January 2016). R•ference and Admlnlstratlon Infomiatlon Charlty Namo: Incorporated: Alla Parish Communlty Group Limited 28th January 2016 Charlty Commlsslon No: NIC107707 HM Revenu• & Custom8 Charlty No: N100674 Company Number: N1636077 Reg18tered offlco.. 91 Cumber Road Claudy Co Londonderry BT47 4JA Trustees: Rev Davld Slater Mr Peter Eakln Mr David Kennedy Secretary: Rev David Slater Indep•ndent Examlner: Mrs May Thompson Chartered Accountant 128 Terrydoo Road Limavady Co Londondery BT49 OPF Bankern: Danske Bank PO Box 183 Donegal Square West Belfast BT1 JJS Sollcltors.. A D Mccay & Company 1 Limavady Road Waterside Co Londonderry BT47 8JU
ALLA PARISH COMMUNITY GROUP LIMITED REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025 Our alms and obJe¢tlves Our charity's purposes are as set out in the objects clause contained in the company's Memorandum of Association.. The promotion of any charitable purposes for the general benefit of the inhabltants of the Parfsh of Alla, Londonderry in the county of Londonderry for which provision is not made from public rates and taxes as the Trustees shall think fil. How our charfty actlvltles dellver publlc benefit The charity exists to promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Alla Parish without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or political, rellgious or other opinions, by associating together the said inhabitants and the local authorities, voluntary and religious organisations in a common effort to provlde facilities in the interests of scKial Ylfare for recreation and leisure time occupation wth the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants. The direct benefit which flows from th13 purpos8 includes improved social interaction for those residents who would othepwise be confined to thelr houses and the promotion of good commuiiity d8velopment activitie8 to advance citizenship In the local aroa. By improving the area, It has the potentlal to improve health and mentsl well-being for resldents by empovMring them to help themselves and their community. Prlnclpal a¢tlvltlos The principal activlty 18 that of a community group based in Alla, Co Londonderry. Various groups-senior citizens, youth groups and volunteers benefit from activlties and events organlsed by the Trustees and local residents. A bowling club is well attended. A Ladies Connect group meets regularly and attracts women of all ages and provides a great opportunlty to build relationshlps and benefit from mutual support and encouragemenl. Ro8uIts and r••erve pollcy The results for the period are set out In the attached financial statements on page 5. The company showed an excess of expenditure over Income of £6,161 (2024- £1,370). The total funds of the charity amounted to £3,250 at 31•1 January 2025 (2024 - £9,411). The Trustees conslder the reserves retained by tha Charity as sufficient for the ongoing need3 of the charity. A grant of £16,500 was received August 2025. This has been approved to facilitate a youth group, men's group, ladies connect and the luncheon club. Related partla8 None of the trustees receive remuneration or other benefit from thelr work with the charity. Any transaction between a trustee and the charity must be disclosed to the full board of trustees In the same as any contractual relationship with a related party.
ALLA PARISH COMMUNITY GROUP LIMITED REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025 Risk assessment The Trustees are aware of the major risks to which the charity is exposed. Vthere appropriate, systems or procedures have been 8Stablished to mitigate the risks which the charity faces. Internal control risks are minimised through the procedur88 foi authorisation of all transactions and projects. Procedures are periodically reviewed to ensure that they continue to meet the need8 ofthe Asso¢iation. Procedures are in place to ensure compliance with applicabl@12ws and rggu12tionÈ. ThoEa proooduroo are reviewed periodically to ensure that they continue to meet the need8 of the charity. Structurn governance and management The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee incorporated on 28th January 2016. The Company was established under 8 Memorandum of Association and 18 governed by its Articles of Association. Memberfs liability in the evenl of the company belng wound up is limited to £10. Tru8teo8' rgsponslbllltlo8 In relatlon to th• flnanclal statements The charity trustees (who are also the directors of Alla Parish Community Group Llmlted for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the flnancial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Company law requires the charlty trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the trustees have elect8d to prepare the financial statements in accordance viith United Klngdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law) and with Accounting and Reportlng by Charlties.. Statement ol Recommended Practice applicable to ch8rltle8 preparing their accounts in accordance with the Flnanclal Reportlng Standar applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) Under company law the trustees must not approve the flnancial statements unless they are satlsfied that they give a true and fair view of the 8tate of affairs of the charltable Gompany and 01 its net moverp.ent In funds for that perlod. In preparfng those flnanclal 8t8t8ments, the trustees are required to.. Select Sultsle accountlng policies and then apply them cons18tently. observe the meth¢xls and prlnciples in tha Charities SORP. make ludgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent, State whether applicable UK accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any materlal d8partures disclosed and explained in the financial statements. prepare the fin8nci81 statements on the going concem basis unles$ it is inapproprfate to assume that the charity will continue in business. The trustees are responslble for keeplng proper accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charltable company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charltable company anc enable them to ensure that the financial ststements comply with the Companies Act 2008 and relevant charity legislation. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charltable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Small companlas, exemptlon Th18 report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relats'ng to small companies withln Part 15 of the Companles Act 2006. Approved by the board of trustees on 23" September 2025 and signed on its behalf by.. David Slater (Chair)