REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: N1646300 (Nortbern Ireland)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 107926
Report of the Trusteej And
Fillanelal StAtements
For the Year ended 30 Jan 2023
For
Plaee to Wonder
(A company limlted by guarantee)
Janet Jensen, ACMA, CGMA
Independent Examiners
Ekstra A¢¢ounting Solutlons Ltd
2 Beechill Park South
Belfast, Co Antrim
BT8 6PB

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Contents of the Financlal Statements
For the Year Ended 30 Jan 2023
Page
Report of the Trustees
Independenl Examiners Report
Statement of Ffinanclal Actlvltle8
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Flnaneial Statements

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Report of the Trustees
For the Year Ended 30 JAnuAry 2023
The trustees who are also Directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their
report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30January 2023. The trustees have
adopted the provisions of the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice
applicable to charlties preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable
in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The Charitsls objectives are to:
Celebrate and promote the art of storytelling and related arts in Northern Ireland (the"area of beneflv)
by: {1) hosting storytelling events. activities and workshops in diverse venues; (li) engaging new
audiences,. (iii) organising related recreational and leisure-time activities with the object of improving the
conditions of life for members of the public.
Advancing the education of people of all ages, backgrounds and cultures in the area of beneflt in the
appreciatlon, knowledge and practice of storytelling and raising awareness of Its value in enhancing
wellbeing and healing and in stimulating creativity and a sense of wonder.
The direct benefits of these objectives are:
Creating cornmunlty events and programmes that brlng storles to Ilfe In outdoor immerslve storytelling
experiences. We brlng these arts events to accessible locations in local parks and community centres
ensuring there are no barriers for communities from all backgrounds to access the arts. Brlnging stories
to life in thls way supports children and young people to develop speech and language skills, build
confidence and foster a love of reading and creating thelr own stories.
Using the arts and stowelling in communltles as a tool to translate mindfulness techniques to help
partlclpants lower anxiety and Increase their capacity to self-regulate. Each story we create weaves In
calm-down techniques that support families to breathe and safely process emotions. These activities
empower parents and carers to use storytelling In their daily lives to breathe, connect and co-regulate
with their chlld. Our interactive arts experiences bring communities together from all backgrounds to be
connetted in the wonder and awe our stories create. Increasing community connectlon and well-belng.
These beneflts can be demonstrated through direct feedback from participants. Evaluations are conducted at
the end of each project and indlvidual workshop. Feedback recorded that after taking part in our programmes
100% of our participants felt inspired and more confident to tske part In arts activities in arts venues in their
areas.100% of our participants said they felt a surge of joy and uplifted after participating in our workshops.
These benefits can also be demonstrated through our projert outcomes. At the end of our latest project we
adapted one of our storytelllng experiences into a children's relaxation book ensuring parents and carers could
continue using storytelling as a tool to promote well being in their daily lives. 100% of the parentslcarers sald
they felt more empowered and confident to use storytelling as a tool to lower anxiety with their children after
our project. We commit to producing an annual impact report as part of our annual reporting.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE, AND MANAGEMENT
The charity is constituted as a company limited by guarantee and is governed by its constitutlon. The charity is
managed by a committee of trustees, which must have a chairperson, secretary, and treasurer.All trustees must
be members of the charity. Trustees are appointed at the Annual General Meeting (AGM); however, during the

year, the trustees may appoint up to three additional trustees. All trustees must stand down at the next AGM
but are eligible to stand for re-election.
FINANCL4L REVIEW
The results for the year 202212023 are set out on page 6 and the trustees consider these result5 to be
satisfattory. Place to Wonderfs total incoming resources for the year were £30,832 ( of which £19,880 is
restricted income). Net movement of funds for the year amounted to an increase of £21,331 .
Restricted funds representing income received for projects but not yet expended increased by £19,880. An
increase in unrestricted funds totaled £1,451. Total funds carried forward as set out on page 10 are £29,003
(Restricted - £19,980) and ( Unrestricted - £9,023)
Trustees Report
Over the past financial year Place to Wonder has generated fundlng and commissions to execute 4 major
pieces of work:
We delivered our Dream a Little Dream Childrens Emotional Health and Wellbeing Workshops to
Schools across Belfast working wlth 114 children. The workshop has also been adapted into a Dream a
Little Dream Childrens Relaxation book each child received a book after the workshop @ £10 per book
generating passive income for the organisation.
We were commissioned by Arts Ekta and the British Council to create a site specific intercultural
immersive piece of theatre for the Belfast Mela. Working with artisits from India and Ireland to bring
traditional myths and legends to life.
We secured funding to create another Chlldrens Emotional Health and Wellbelng programme that will
be adapted into a childrens relaxation book. This programme is specifically for early years children to
support self regulation and speech and language development post pandemic. This programme was
delivered to children across Sure Starts in Belfast.
We pitched our Luna and the Land of Dreams Childrens Animation (a series that will explore chlldrens
anxieties using storytelling through animation) to broadcasters across Ireland and Northern Ireland and
secured 50% of the funding.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Reglstered Company Number
N164300 (Northern Ireland)
The company is a charlty at law and is registered with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland
Reglstered Offlce
33 Wynchurch Road
Belfast
Co Antrlm
BT6 OJH

Trustees
Ryan Dohety
Catherine McArthur
Shauneen Mccusker
Grainne McHugh
Independent Eiamlner
Janetjensen, ACMA, CGMA
Ekstra Accounting Solutions Ltd
2 Beechill Park South
Belfast
Co Antrim
BT8 6PB
Approved by order of the board oftrustees on ILLL and signed on its behalf by:
of Trustee
Date
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Independenl Examiner's Report to the Trustees
For tbe YeY4r Ended 30 January 2023
I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 30January 2023, which are set out on pages 5 to 9,
Respective responslbllltles of charlty trustees and examiner
As the charitys trustees (and also the director for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the
preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of 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 my responsibility to
Examine the accounts under section 65{2) of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008
Follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern
Ireland under Section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008
State whether particular matters have come to my attention
Basls of the Independent examlnerfs report
I have examined your charity accounts as required under Section 65 of the Charlties Act and my examinatlon
was carried out In accordance with the general directors given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland
under Section 65{91(b) of the Charities Act. The examination Included a review of the accounting records 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 glving me cause to believe:
1, That accounting records were not kept in accordance with sectlon 386 of the Companies Act 2006.
2. That the accounts do not accord wlth those accounting records.
3. That the accounts do not comply with accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Att
2006 and with the methods and principles of the Charites 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.
4. That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Independent examlnerfs statement
I have completed my examination and have no concern In respect of 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.
Janet Jensen, ACMA CGMA
Independent Examiners, Chartered Institute of Management Accountsnts
Ekstra Accounting Solutions
2 Beechill Park South
Belfast, Co Antrim.B T8 6PB
9" May 2023

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Statement of Financlal Activities
For the Year Ended 30 January 2023
31.01.2023
Tot•1
Funds
31.01.2022
Tot•1
Funds
Note
Unre$trlrt
Funth
Restrlcted
Funds
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Income from charitable activities
Income from other tradin8 activities
19,880
19,880
10,952
10,000
22,999
10,952
TOTALINCOME
10.952
19.880
30,832
32.999
EXPENDITURE ON .
Expenditure on charitable activities
Other expenditure
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
9,901
16,160
26.061
9,501
9.501
9.501
9,501
NET INCOMEI(EXPENDrruRE)
Transfer between funds
1,451
19,880
21.331
6,938
NEf MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
1,451
7,572
19,880
100
21.331
7,672
6,938
733
9,023
19,980
29,003
7,672

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Balydnce sheet as at
30 January 2023
31.01.2023 31.01.2022
Total
Tot•1
Fund$
Funds
Not•
Unr•$trlrt•d
Funds
R•Jtrlrt•d
Funds
FIXED ASSErs
Tan8ible assets
CURREiif ASS
Cash at bank
Debtors
9,493
5,775
15.268
19,980
29.473
5,775
35.248
11,156
2,121
13,277
19.980
CRE
Amounts fallin8 due within one year
5.596
4,956
NET CURRENT ASSErs
9,672
19,980
29.652
8,321
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due greater than one year
649
649
649
TOTAL ASSEfs LÉSS CURRENT LIA8ILmES
9.023
19.980
29.003
7,672
NET ASSEfs
9.023
19,980
29,003
7.672
FUNDS
Unrestricted Funds
Restricted Funds
9,023
19,980
7,572
100
TOTAL FUNDS
29,003
7,672
For the financial year ending 30January 2023 the charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section
477 of the Companies Att 2006 relating to small companies
Director Responsibilitles
The members have not required the charity to obtain an audlt of its accounts for the year in question in
accordance with section 476 and
The Direttors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requlrements of the Act with
respect to accounting records and preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the
small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved and authorised for Issue by the board of trustees on DD MM YYYY and
were signed on its behalf by
Name of Trnstee
Date
Name of Trustee
Date
l0[7 /2S
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Ye¥dr ended 30 January 2023
I. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Statement of compliance
The financial statement of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, has been
prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102), Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of
Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republlc of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015), Financial
Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the Uk and Republic of Ireland
Companies Act 2006." The Financial statements have been prepared using the historlcal cost convention,
Basis of Preparntlon
Place to Wonder meets the definition of a public benefit entlty under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are inltially
recognlsed at hlstorlcal cost or transaction value unless otherwise dated In the relevant accounting policy
notes.
Going Concern
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charit5ls ability to continue as a going
concern nor any significant areas of uncertainty that affect the carrying value of any assets held by the charity
Income and endowments
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financlal Actlvltles once the charity has an entitlement to the
funds, the income will probably be recelved and the amount can be measured reliably.
ExpeDditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there Is a legal or constructive obligation committing the
charity to that expenditure, a transfer of economic benefits will probably be required in settlement and the
amount of obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accrual basis and has been
classified under headings that aggregate all costs relating to that category. Where costs cannot be directly
attributed to particular headings, they have been allocated to actlvities on a basis consistent with the use of
resources.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable actlvlties.
Charitable Aetivities
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services
for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated dlrectly to such activities and those costs of an
indirect nature necessary to support them.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity.
Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when the funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature of and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial
statements.

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Notes to the financial statements .
.eontinued
For the Year Ended 30 January 2023
31.01.2023
Total
Unrestricted
31.01.2023
Total
Restricted
Total
2. INCOME FROM CHARmA8LE ACTIVrnES
Belfast City Council
Halifax Foundation
National Lottery Players Community Fund
S,500
4,500
9,880
19.880
5.500
19,880
3. INCOME FROM TRADING ACTivmES
Commissioned Projects
Book Sales
10,302
6SO
10,302
650
10.952
10,952
4. EXPENDITURE ON TRADING ACTivmES
Freelance Costs
Administration & Finance Costs
Sundry Expenses
8,882
362
257
8.882
362
257
9.501
9,501
5. CftEDITORS:AMOUNTSFALUNG DUEWIThIN ONE YEAR
Corporation tax pre charitable status award
Accounts Payable
464
5,132
5.596
464
5,132
5.596
6. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FAIUNG DUE GREATER ThAN ONE YEAR
Loan
649
649
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Notes to the financial statements .
.continued
For the Year Ended 30 January 2023
7. Movement In Fund$
Net
At movement
31.01.2022
In funds
Transler
between
At
funds 30.01.2023
Unrestrlcted Funds
General Fund
7,572
1,451
9,023
Restrlcted Funds
Arts Council Nl
Belfast City Council
Halifax Foundation
National Lottery Players Community Fund
100
100
5.500
4.500
9.880
5,500
4,500
9,880
Total restrlcted funds
100
19.880
19,980
TOTAL FUNDS
7.672
21.331
29.003
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