REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 107760 Re ort of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statement for the December 2022 ear 1 Janua 2022 to 31 Ballinascreen Men's Shed
Trustees, Annual Report - Ballinascreen Mens, Shed Report for the year ended 31 December 2022 The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the period l January 2022 to 31 December 2022. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reportingstandard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective l January 20191. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES The purposes of this charity continue to be: l. To provide a venue, facilities, and the opportunity for men to soclalise, talk and connect with others while taking part in group or individual projects. 2. To promote the physical and mental health of all members of the group. 3. To identify and implement practical projects which incorporate individua l expertise, DIY skills and social interaction 4. To provide general activities which are of benefit to individuals, groups and the broader community. PUBLIC BENEFIT Summary of the chariV5 main activities to further its purposes for the public benefit Benefits.. The charity continued to see an improvement in the social life of those participating in shed activities (purpose l). This was demonstrated through regular feedback from shed members and the general public locally. The charity also saw direct benefits flowing from purpose 2, including the improved mental and physical health of participants in shed activities. demonstrated through information provided by shed members themselves, their families and carers, No harm flowed from either of these purposes. The charity's beneficiaries continued to benefit from the opportunity provided to connect with others in a social setting {purpose 11. People in the community were the beneficiaries from participants connecting with others in a social setting Ipurpose 21. Benefits from purpose 3, which includes improvement in skills development within the community and better social interaction continued as evidenced through contacts in the community. Beneficiaries were those in the community who benefitted from the opportunity to connect with others in a social setting. As for purpose 4, direct benefits continued to flow, including the involvement of local people in worthwhile Social activities, demonstrated mainly through feedback from participant5. The charivs beneficiaries for purpose 4 continued to be those in our community who benefitted from the opportunity to connect with others in a socia I setting,
During 2022 the shed continued its activities when possible. Several members continued to construct and repair outdoor furniture items in our workshop. These included bird table5, benches, bird feeders and children's play items. In August we had a very interesting and successful outing to Donegal town. There we had around 18 members and visitors boarding a boat for a trip around Donegal Bay. They were treated to a two-hour tour which involved seal watching and 5ight- seeing. This was followed by a vislt to a local restaurant. Later in the year we had a Christmas lunch in a café in Draperstown and much enjoyment was had by all. We were happy that our members benefitted from these activities and our charity obtained much positive feedback from the local community as a result of our efforts. There continues to be no private gain to any individual member. I n setting our objectives and pla nning our activities for the year the trustees have given careful consideration to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's guidance on public benefit to ensure that the activities have helped to achieve the charity's purposes and provide a benefit to the beneficia rie5. FINANCIAL REVIEW Financial position The financial statements show a deficit for the year of £1,192. (Surplus £71 31,12.211 Net assetslfunds £440 (31.12.21 £1,632}. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Risk management The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity IS exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance aga inst fraud a nd error. Weekly meetings are held with management and staff to plan the flow of work and given tasks etc. Feedback controls with staff and parents are maintained. Monthly meetings of the trustees and senior management take place to disCUSS the direction of the organisation, finances, funding, risks and other issues. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number 107760 Principal address Unit 4C 5-7 Tobermore Road Draperstown Magherafelt Derry BT45 7DD Trustees Malachy McGuigan Frank Smith Francis Law Patrick Cassidy Kevin Da ly Oliver McGrory
Chairperson Malachy McGuigan Independent Examlner W MCGILLIAN & CO LTD Unit A2, Workspace 5-7 Tobermore Road Draperstown Derry BT45 7AG Bankers Danske Bank 20 Magherafelt Road Magherafelt BT45 7AF Approved by order of the board of trustees on 7 March 2023 and signed on its behalf by.. Frt4,"4k Frank Smith - Trustee Date..
Inde endent Examiner's Re Ballinascreen Men's Shed ort to the Trustees of Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Ballinascreen Men's Shed I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Ballinascreen Men's Shed (the Trust) for the period 1 January 2022 to 31 Dember 2022. Respective responsibilities of charity trustses and examiner As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. It is my responsibility to: Examine the account under section 65 of the Charites Act Follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Commission under section 65 (9) (b) of the Charites Act State whether particular matters have come to my attention Independent examinerfs statement I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and my 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. 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.. 1. 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 2. That the aGGounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act 3. That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (1) to (4) listed above and in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention.
W McGillian W MCGILLIAN & CO LTD Unit A2, Workspace 5-7 Tobermore Road Draperstown Derry BT45 7AG Date:
.Charit Receipts and payments accounts For the period from To Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds to the nearest Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last yaar to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the neare5t£ A1 Receipts Donations Grant - Bracka Grant - MUDC Fundraisin Furniture sale Member contributions 160 1,000 250 1,000 h Quar 250 250 760 760 Al Sub total (Gross income for Ihe Annual Return) 250 1.010 2,410 760 A2 Asset and Investmont sales (see tables 1 and 2 in section 7 of the guidance). A2 Sub total 760 250 1,010 2.410 A3Pa ments Costs of Fundraisin Cost of Charitable Activities Grants & Donations Governance Costs 1,398 100 454 2SO 285 100 939 100 A3 Sub totsl 1,952 250 2,202 1.324 A4 Assot and Investment purchases (see tables 1 and 2 in section 7 of the giiidance) Purchase of e ment 1,015 A4 Sub totsl 1.015 Total payments 1,952 250 2.202 2.339 Net of recelpts/(paymentsJ A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 1,192 1,192 71 1,632 440 1,832 440 1,561 1.632 CCXX R1 accounts ISSI 0710312023
B•lllna•èF6fjNll¥r¢s Shed . 107760 Pèrlod end date.. 3111212022 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrnstricted funds Restricted funds Endowmtnt funds to ngarst £ Totsl funds Last year lo nearo$t£ to near•81 £ to n•arg$t£ Bl Cash funds C&8h ai Bank 1,561 1,6J2 Total cash funds 1.561 Unr8Stdcted funds 1.581 1,832 Restrlcted funds to n?4r•8f £ Endowment funds Total funds Last yaar to noar•st £ to ngiir•tst £ to n•ar•8t£ to near•si£ B2 Oth&r monetary as$•ts Shèd Equipin¢nl- value Shèd equipment 4u¥l Jtrad016 Shed equipineril- healis Shed •ddplions 800 930 80 1,162 BOO 935 80 1,112 $00 935 Total Fund to whiLh a¥•ot bg5on Curront valufr ¢t (OP0all L85t •ar B3 Inve$trn•nt ass•ts Total Fund to whlch a••gt b8lon QSt lopllonall ¢urrnnt valu O brnal Last Oat 84 A$4ets rètalned for thè charlty's own us& Total Fund lo whlch When du• Amount du* Last year BS Liabllitlas Totsl Signed by one 01 two Iru51ee5 on b8haff of all the Iru51ees Dale of approval Sign#lur8 Print Name i nj 3/ zi 2.4 2O180321.rècepIwfi&paYrnOnl>lO0lknl i Slalement Aiths & liabSlhies D8cernb¢r 2007