Charity Number: 107736 Ozanam Menshed Annual Report and Unaudited Financial Statements for the financial year ended 31 March 2024 Daly Park & Company Ltd Chartered Accountants 4 Carnegie Street Lurgan Craigavon County Arniagh BT66 6AS Northern Ireland
Ozanam Menshed CONTENTS Page Trustees, and Other Information Trustees, Report Independent Examinerfs Report Financial Statements Notes to the Financial Statements 9-10 Supplementary Information relating to the Financial Statements 12
Ozanam Menshed TRUSTEES, AND OTHER INFORMATION Trustees Patrick McAnallen Gerry Kelly Martin Foy Sara Ellen Maguire Ceira Hall Chairperson Colum Scannell Charity Number in Northern Ireland 107736 Principal Address 14-16 William Street Lurgan Craigavon Co. Armagh BT66 6JA Northern Ireland Independent Examiner Daly Park & Company Ltd Chartered Accounlants 4 Carnegie Street Lurgan Craigavon County Armagh BT66 6AS Northem Ireland
Ozanam Menshed 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. The financial statements are prepared in accordance with FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Slandard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102). The Trustees, Report contains the informalion required to be provided in the Trustees, Annual Report under the Statement of Recommended Practi (SORP) guidelines. In this report the truslees of Ozanam Menshed present a summary of its Purpose. governance, activities, athievements and finances for the financial financial year 31 March 2024. The charity is a registered charity and hence the report and results are presented in a form which complies with the requirements of the Charities Act (Nl) 2013 and, although not obliged to comply with the Slalement of Recommended Practice applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland FRS 102, the organisation has implemented its recommendations where relevant in these financial statements. Mission, Objectives and Strategy Objectives THE PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY ARE.. Advance the health and well-being of men of all backgrounds living in the Lurgan Co.Armagh area and its environs('the area of benefiy.) by providing education on mental and physical health and wellbeing and promoting a proactive approach to health.- and Advance citizenship and community development in the Lurgan . Co. Armagh area by.. a) encouraging and facilitating involvement in voluntary and ommunity activity b) Providing affordable, accessible, welcoming support and opportunities to interact with the local community thereby reducing social exclusion and preventing loneliness c) Working to overcome barriers to social development in an area of social and economic deprivation d) creating . developing and maintaining a social and workshop space and providing other facilities and amenities e) Offering opportunities for men to meet and undertake crealive, physical, purposeful and recreational activities of their Choi D Developing the capacity of men to share their skills and knowledge with others g} Providing opportunities for men to take part in recreational activities, socialise, build self aconfidence and engage in crealive activity and leam work. OveNiew of the charity The Ozanam Menshed is a small charity, established in 2015, which shares its operating space with the St. Vincent De Paul charity in Lurgan. Co. Armagh. It provides an important social and menlal wellbeing safe place for people in the local community. Strategy Chartty purpose and outcomeslobjectives Advance the health & wellbeing of all men of all backgrounds. Advance citizenship & community development Provide opportunities to take part in development of and sharing of skills and learning for the men. Build self-confidenGe, engage in creative activity and teamwork. The Men's Shed offers an opportunity for men to come together infomially and chose a practical activity at a safe, friendly and inclusive venue. Specific ambitions and deliverables set for this year and which fvnding has been bid for include.. Community Projects Gardening Woodwork and DIY Skills Program events with guest speakers Art & Dan classes Structure, Governance and Management Structure The charity is run by a group of volunteers Itrustees. The Trustees meet on a quarterly basi5 to manage the operational and future planning of Ihe Men's Shed, to monitor spending, to oversee impact and compliance with its constitution and to discuss and manage any risks and opportunities that face the charity in pursuit of ils purpose.
Ozanam Menshed TRUSTEES, REPORT for the financial year ended 31 March 2024 Review of Activities, Achievements and Perfomiance Performance across the past year The Menshed has continued to engage with local schools and has beneficial relationships with local groups e.g Clann Eireann, Clan na Gael and a local deaf organisalion as well as neOrkIng with other Mensheds. Key Achievements 1. Provided information sessions to the local community eg. Welfare Benefits and also 'Walks & Talks sessions. 2. Completed skills project course with local schools. 3. Participation in the Take 500 event in Craigavon Civic Centre. 4. Delivered 2x &week courses with members ofArmagh Ladies Group. 5. Menshed members delivered onsite workshops at Clann Eireann local students. 6. Members attended the cancer testing provided onsite by Cancer Focus. The uptake of appointments was 1000/0 7. The Menshed provided Art and Dan Classes with tha art class at full capacity. 8. Continued to close the intregeneralional gap by interacting with young people and those of older agegroups 9. Have a new group of local ladies 'DIY Divas, attending woodwork etc. 10. Educational trips to Dublin's cemetery and a Famine ship were well attended by members.. Going FoNard The Menshed will continue to work with local schools and local deaf group. Will continue lo engage with Age Friendly team from the local council Will continue to involve all sections of the community by providing information and wellbeing sessions Continue the development of the gardening aspect of the Menshed with new greenhouse etc. which can be opened up to school children and others and can build on the skills of members themselves. Impact on overall outcomes The ambition of the Menshed is to provide an opportunity to come together informally and choose a practical activity at a safe, friendly, and inclusive venue. The outcomes we pursue in this ambition are to tackle social isolalion and support physical and mental wellbeing. The range of oulpul delivered Ihis year have gone a long way lo delivering this for members and the feedback has been positive. The increase in uptake {now including women) shows that these programmes work. We continually monitor these programmes and adjust as necessary. The Menshed could nol function without the help and support of the local community, the range of funding bodies and donors which have input to the plans this year including Lurgan Credit Union, ABC Council and PHAIClear funding. PUBLIC BENEFIT STATEMENT The direct benefits flowing from the organisation's purposes are,. Advancemenl in health and wellbeing of men in the Lurgan area.. The Shed operates within an area of deprivation and many of its members are retired, single, unemployed and suffering from various forms of disability. The Shed promotes an enhanced quality of life,. improves health outcomes. increases awareness of health and the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. 11 provides information on mental health and wellbeing, health issues in general, engages with various statuary bodies and participates in relevant courses and activities for the benefit of their members Improved mental and physical health. fitness and wellbeing and greater knowledge of the health support seTvices that are available, increased mood following social interaction otherwise the men are at home and not engaging., leads to a reduction in social isolation and promotes social inclusion It also leads to increased improvement in the health & wellbeing for members, family. carers and friends. It is our hope Ihat members will take a proactive approach to their health Advance citizenship and community development= The Shed provides a focus for social engagement. promotes a range of activilies including, for example gardening, arts & crafts, and encourages lifelong learning in a relaxed atmosphere: helping to redu isolation and depression, facilitate involvement in creative activities. increase self-awareness. confidence. motivation and lead to an enhanced sense of purpose and fulfilment The Shed provides a safe place where community members can meet to socialise, work on their own or community projects by providing opportunities to acquire, develop and share skills with others: The wider community benefits because the members will be working to improv8 the environment and developing their own sense of citizenship. These benefits will be demonstraled primarily through regular discussion with and feedback from the membership. The Shed retains ongoing contacts with local community organisations and individuals through its intergeneralional work who also provide feedback and suggestions for possible improvemenl or future projects. The benefits can be identified through feedback from the participants, internal and external evaluations of the work and impact questionnaires. the numbers of participanls engaging in activities and leaming new craft. taking part in health related programmes, and research findings that confirm the benefits of participating in Sheds activities They can also be measured and demonstrated by the ongoing monitoring and feedback from individual members. No harm has been identified arising from the purpose of the charity. Participants are trained in the use of tools, personal protection equipment is made available, risk assessments are regularly conducted, an accident reporting system and first aid kit is in place and a trained first alder is always on site. The beneficiaries are members from the Shed, their families, carers and friends. Some of the members have experienced a range of physical or emotional health & wellbeing issues, those who feel lonely or isolated. live alone or have experienced a major trauma. There are additional benefrts for families, carers and friends
Ozanam Menshed TRUSTEES. REPORT for the financial year ended 31 March 2024 including reduced levels of stress and anxiety leading to enhanced health and wellbeing and an irnpToved quality of life. There is no private benefit arising frorn any of the purposes. Private benefit lo Irustees may arise from our programme of activities as trustees will be eligible to avail of the group's adivities. Through volunleering as trustees, individuals may gain skills and experience which are transferable lo other settings. These benefits are incidental and necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to our beneficiaries. Flnancial Revlew The results for the financial financlal year are set out on page and additional notes are provided showing income and expenditure in greater detail. Results and Dividends At Ihe end of Ihe financial year the charily has assets of £3.018 (2023 - £8.659) and liabilities of £0.00 (2023 - £0.00). The net assets of the charily have decreased by £{5.641). Compllance with Sector-wide Legislation and Standards The charity engages pro-actively with legislation, slandards and code5 which are developed for the sector. Ozanam Menshed subscribes to and is compliant with Ihe following= The Charities SORP (FRS 102) Approved by the Board of Trustees on 10 October 2024 and signed on its behalf by: Patrick McAnallen Trustee Celra Hall Trustee
Ozanam Menshed INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF OZANAM MENSHED We have examined the financial statements of Ihe charity for the financial year ended 31 March 2024, whith comprise the Financial Slatements and the related notes. Respective responsibilltles of trustees and examiner The charily's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statemenls in accordan with the requirements of the Charities Act (Northem 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 thal an independent examination is required. It is our responsibility to: examine the financial statements under sedion 65 of the Charities Act., follow the procedures laid down by the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act.. and state whether particular matters have come to our attention. Basis of independent examIneS 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 the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the financial statements presenled with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financral statements and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning 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 the accounts present a 'true and fair, view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the 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 Ihe Charities Act the financial statements do not accord with those accounting records the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) there is furlher information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Independent examiner's ststement We have no concerns ve come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attenlion sh uld be drawn in t in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached. repo DA RK & COMPANY LTD Cha red Accountants 4 Carnegie Street Lurgan Craigavon County Armagh BT66 6AS Northern Ireland Date: 10 October 2024
Ozanam Menshed FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the financial year ended 31 March 2024 Unrestricted Funds 2024 Totsl Total 2024 2023 Notes Re¢elpts and Payments Account Receipts Donatlons and legacies Donations and legacies 13,781 13,781 7,897 Other trading actlvlties Olher trading activities 5,035 5.035 3.040 Total receipts 18,816 18,816 10,937 Payments Charitable actlvlties: Expenditure on charitable activites 24A57 24N57 4.603 Total payments 24,457 24,457 4.603 Net receiptsl(payments) for the flnanclal year Balances brought forward at 1 April 2023 (5.641) 8,659 {5,6411 8,659 6.334 2.325 Balances carried forward at 31 March 2024 3.018 3.018 8.659 Statement of Assets and Liabllitles Cash funds Bank and cash 3.018 3,018 8.859 Approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for Issue on 10 October 2024 and slgned on it8 behalf by Patrlck McAnallen Trustee Celra Hall Trustee
Ozanam Menshed FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the financial year ended 31 March 2024 Unrestricted Funds 2024 Total Total 2024 2023 Notes Recelpts and Payments Account Receipts Donations and legacies Donations and legacies 13,781 13,781 7,897 other trading activities Other trading activities 5,035 5,035 3,040 Total receipts 18.816 18,816 10,937 Payments Charitable activities: Expenditure on charitable activites 24,457 24,457 4,603 Totsl payments 24,457 24,457 4,603 Net receiptsl(payments) for the financial year Balances brought forward at 1 April 2023 (5.641) 8,659 (5,6411 8,659 6,334 2,325 Balances carried forward at 31 March 2024 3,018 3,018 8,659 Statsment of Assets and Liabilities Cash funds Bank and cash 3,018 3,018 8,659 Approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 10 October 2024 and signed on Its behalf by Patrick McAnallen Trustee Ceira Hall Trustee The notes on pages 910 10 form part of the financial slalements
Ozanam Menshed NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the financial year ended 31 March 2024 GENERAL INFORMATION Ozanam Menshed is a charity incorporated in Northern Ireland. The regislered office of the charity is 14-16 William Street, Lurgan, Craigavon, Co. Armagh, BT66 6JA, Northern Ireland which is also the principal place of business of the charity. The financial slatements have been presented in Pound Sterling (£) which is also the functional currency of the charity. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The following accounting policies have been applied consistently in dealing wilh items which are considered material in relation to the charity's financial statements. Basis of preparation The financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis under the historical cost convention. modified to include certain items at fair value. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in aCrdan with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland FRS 102" As pemiitted by the Companies Act 2006. the charity has varied the standard formats in that act for Ihe stalement of Financial Activities and the Balance Sheet. Departures from the slandard formals are to comply with the requirements of the Charities SORP and are in compliance with section 4.7. 10.6 and 15.2 of that SORP. Statement of compliance The financial statements of the charity ft)r the financial year ended 31 December 2017 have been prepared on the going concern basis and in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practi (SORP) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland FRS 102" Fund accounting The following are the categorises of funds maintained: Restricted funds Restricted funds represent income reiVed which can only be used for particular purposes, as specified by the donors. Such purposes are within Ihe overall objectives of the tharity. Unrestricted funds Unrestricted funds consist of General and Designated funds. General funds represent amounts which are expendable at the discretion of the board, in furtherance of the objectives of the charity- Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that the board has, at its discretion, set aside for particular purposes. These designations have an administrative purpose only, and do not legally restrict Ihe board's discretion to apply the fvnd. Incoming Resources The accounts are preparèd on receipts and payments basis. Cash at bank and in hand Cash at bank and in hand comprises cAsh on deposil al banks requiring less than three months notice of withdrawal. Taxation PROVISIONS AVAILABLE FOR AUDITS OF SMALL ENTITIES In common with many other charitable companies of our size and nature, we use our accountants to assist wilh the preparation of the financial statements.
Ozanam Menshed NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued for the financial year ended 31 March 2024 ANALYSIS OF PAYMENTS AND RELATED INCOME FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Expenditure Totsl on charitable activites Total 2024 2024 2023 Charitable activities: Direct and other payments Costs (24,457) (24,457) (4,603) SUPPORT PAYMENTS EMPLOYEES AND REMUNERATION The staff costs comprise= 2024 2023 Wages and salaries 9,779 RESERVES 2024 2023 At 1 April 2023 (Deficit)ISurplus for the financial year 8,659 15.641) 2,325 6.334 At 31 March 2024 3.018 8.659 POST-BALANCE SHEET EVENTS There have been no signifiLxnt events affecting the Charity since the financial year-end. 10
OZANAM MENSHED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION RELATING TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 11
Ozanam Menshed SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION RELATING TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Operating Statement for the financial year ended 31 March 2024 2024 2023 Income Donations Grant Income Self-generated income 11,461 2,320 5,035 2,492 5,405 3,040 18,816 10,937 Expenses Wages and salaries Insurance Light and heat Materials and tools Activities and projects Fa¢ililator fees Accountancy Bank charges Charitable donations 9,779 498 368 6,112 4,215 1,600 300 85 1,500 434 203 2.212 1,400 300 54 24,457 4.603 Net (deficit)Isurplus {5.641) 6,334 The supplementary information does not form part of the financial statements 12
Ozanam Menshed FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the financial year ended 31 March 2024 Unrestricted Funds 2024 Total Total 2024 2023 Notes Receipts and Payments Account Receipts Donatlons and legacles Donations and legacies 13,781 13,781 7,897 other trading activities Other trading activities 5,035 5,035 3.040 Total receipts 18,816 18,816 10.937 Payments Charitable activities: Expenditure on charltable activiles 24,457 24,457 4.803 Total payments 24,457 24A57 4,603 Net receiptsl(payments) for the financlal year Balance5 brought forward at 1 April 2023 (5,6411 8,659 (5,641) 8,659 6,334 2.325 Balances carrfed forward at 31 March 2024 3,018 3,018 8,659 Statsment of Assets and Liabllltles Cash funds Bank and cash 3,018 3,018 8.659 Approved by the Board of Trustses and authorlsed for issue on 10 October 2024 and signed on its behalf by Patrick McAnallen Trustse Ceira Hall Trustee The notes on pages 9 10 10 fomi part of the financial statements