ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS ORGANISATION LIMITED TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTOR'S REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024 The twstees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 January 2024. The financial statements have been prepared in accordan with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's Artides ofAssociation. the Companies Act 2006 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities= Statement of Recommended Practi applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019). Objectives and activities The objects of the charity are exclusively charitable being for the education, awareness and enlightenment of the general public through pageantry, displays and entertainment. The ststed aims and objectives of the charity are - Advance education, awareness and enlightenment through pageantry. displays and entertainment; C(Fordinate the promotion of festivals, performances and broadcasts in any location where a need exists., Provide or secure the provision of advice, information, support, and training groups which wish to understand more about the culture, music. dance and history of the Ulster Scots., Provide a social and cultural experience for the local and intemational community., and support research and education regarding the Ulster Scots culture, and establish and build links with musical, dance and cultural groups in Northern Ireland. the Republic of Ireland, Great Britain and internationally. The trustees have paid due regard to guidan issued by the Charity Commission in deciding vthat activities the charity should undertake. Achievements and performance The charity organised the 2023 Belfast Intemational Tattoo which was held on 1st and 2nd September 2023. The 2023 shows focused on local acts from the UK and Ireland. This is an important cultural event for Northem Ireland and brings together people from a range of backgrounds. It encourages respect and reconciliation and promotes Ulster Scots music, dance and culture. Financial review After making appropriate enquiries, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate reSoUrS to continue in operational existen for the foreseeable future. For this reason they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. At the period end the charity had unrestricted funds of £18,845 and free reserves of £7,600. The charity does not have a policy to build reserves as it does not have any significant ongoing financial commitments. The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed. and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks. Structure, governance and management Entertainment Events Organisation Limited was established in 2019. The company is registered as a charitable company limited by guarantee. It is constituted under a Memorandum of Association and is registered as a charity with the Charity Commission for Northem Ireland.
ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS ORGANISATION LIMITED TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (CONTINUED> FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024 The trustees, who are also the direclors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the dale of signature of the financial 51atefflenls were-. Mr B C Wilson Ms J V E Singer MrJMMark Mrs H E Mark Ms A C C Johnslon Mr S P Cairns {Appointed 27 Oclober 2023) (Resigned 27 October 2023) {Appoinled 21 March 2023 and resigned 27 October 2023) (Resigned 16 March 2023) None of the trustees has any benefi¢ial interest in the company. All of the trustees are members of the company and guarantee lo contribute £1 in the event of a winding up. Enlertainmenl Events Organisalion Limited. a regislered chanty, is managed by a Board of Trustees, which meels on a regular basis. The organisalion and management ath'vities of Ihe charity a undertaken by the trustees. All decisions in respect the day to day affair5 of the society are taken by the charity through its Board of Trustees at committee meetings. Small companies. exemption The report of the directors has been prepared taking advanlage of the small companies. exemption of seclion 415A of the CompaniesAcl 2006. The Iruslees, report was approved by Ihe Board of Trustees. BClOn TnMt•• Date: .1 i. lo..(.LoLI4..... .-