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 De￿mber 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

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Pèrlod end date.. 3111212022
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Unrnstricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Endowmtnt
funds
to ngar*st £
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- heal*is
Shed •ddplions
800
930
80
1,162
BOO
935
80
1,112
$00
935
Total
Fund to whiLh
a¥•ot bg5on
Curront valufr
¢￿t (OP￿0￿all
L85t
•ar
B3 Inve$trn•nt ass•ts
Total
Fund to whlch
a••gt b8lon
QSt lopllonall
¢urrnnt valu
O br*nal
Last
Oat
84 A$4ets rètalned
for thè charlty's own
us&
Total
Fund lo whlch
When du•
Amount du*
Last year
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