Charity registration number NIC108111 (Northern Ireland)
Company registration number NI658053
ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS ORGANISATION LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS ORGANISATION LIMITED
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees Mr B C Wilson Ms J V E Singer Mr J M Mark Charity number NIC108111 Company number NI658053 Registered office Alfred House 19 Alfred Street Belfast BT2 8EQ Independent examiner GMcG BELFAST Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditor Alfred House 19 Alfred Street Belfast BT2 8EQ Bankers Danske Bank Donegall Sq West Belfast BT16 0RL
ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS ORGANISATION LIMITED
CONTENTS
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| Trustees' report | 1 - 2 |
| Independent examiner's report | 3 - 4 |
| Statement of financial activities | 5 |
| Balance sheet | 6 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 7 - 12 |
ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS ORGANISATION LIMITED
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTOR'S REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 January 2025.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's Articles of Association, the Companies Act 2006 and "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 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 stated aims and objectives of the charity are -
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Advance education, awareness and enlightenment through pageantry, displays and entertainment;
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Co-ordinate the promotion of festivals, performances and broadcasts in any location where a need exists;
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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;
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Provide a social and cultural experience for the local and international community; and
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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 guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
Achievements and performance
The charity organised the 2024 Belfast International Tattoo which was held on 6 & 7 September 2024. The 2024 shows included local and international acts from the UK and Ireland.
This is an important cultural event for Northern 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 resources to continue in operational existence 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 £3,595 (2024 - £18,845) and no free reserves. 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 Northern Ireland.
The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:
Mr B C Wilson Ms J V E Singer Mr J M Mark
None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.
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ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS ORGANISATION LIMITED
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
Entertainment Events Organisation Limited, a registered charity, is managed by a Board of Trustees, which meets on a regular basis.
The organisation and management activities of the charity are undertaken by the trustees. All decisions in respect the day to day affairs 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 advantage of the small companies’ exemption of section 415A of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
Mr B C Wilson
Trustee
10 October 2025
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ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS ORGANISATION LIMITED
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS ORGANISATION LIMITED
I report on the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 January 2025, which are set out on pages 5 to 12.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees (and also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the 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:
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examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008;
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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; and
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state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Independent examiner's 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. The examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes 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:
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1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the Companies Act 2006.
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2 the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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3 that the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Charities 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;
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4 that there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
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ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS ORGANISATION LIMITED
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE TRUSTEES OF ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS ORGANISATION LIMITED
Independent examiner's statement
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.
Mr Nigel Moore FCA GMcG BELFAST
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditor Alfred House 19 Alfred Street Belfast BT2 8EQ
Dated: 10 October 2025
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ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS ORGANISATION LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | ||
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| funds | funds | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| Income and endowments from: | |||
| Charitable activities | 2 | 288,380 | 276,408 |
| Other income | 3 | 29,488 | 26,750 |
| Total income | 317,868 | 303,158 | |
| Expenditure on: | |||
| Charitable activities | 4 | 333,118 | 291,867 |
| Total expenditure | 333,118 | 291,867 | |
| Net income/(expenditure) and movement in funds | (15,250) | 11,291 | |
| Reconciliation of funds: | |||
| Fund balances at 1 February 2024 | 18,845 | 7,554 | |
| Fund balances at 31 January 2025 | 3,595 | 18,845 |
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
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ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS ORGANISATION LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 JANUARY 2025
| Notes Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 10 Net current assets The funds of the charity Unrestricted funds 11 |
2025 £ 5,800 (2,205) |
£ 3,595 3,595 3,595 |
2024 £ 20,378 (1,533) |
£ 18,845 |
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| 18,845 | ||||
| 18,845 |
The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 January 2025.
The director acknowledges his responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the trustees on 10 October 2025
Mr B C Wilson
Trustee
Company registration number NI658053 (Northern Ireland)
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ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS ORGANISATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
1 Accounting policies
Charity information
Entertainment Events Organisation Limited is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in Northern Ireland. The registered office is Alfred House, 19 Alfred Street, Belfast, BT2 8EQ.
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities SORP "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 Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)". The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a statement of cash flows.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2 Going concern
These financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis notwithstanding the fact that the charity has no free reserves at the balance sheet date. The charity has no significant financial liabilities or commitments. Accordingly, having taken all factors into account, the directors consider it appropriate that the financial statements for the year ended 31 January 2025 be prepared on a going concern basis.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.
Designated funds comprise funds which have been set aside at the discretion of the trustees for specific purposes. The purposes and uses of the designated funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
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ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS ORGANISATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
1 Accounting policies (Continued)
1.5 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.
Charitable activities and Governance costs are costs incurred on the company's operations, including support costs and costs relating to the governance of the company apportioned to charitable activities.
All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.
1.6 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
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ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS ORGANISATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
2 Charitable activities
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | ||
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| funds | funds | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Ticket sales | 280,509 | 261,544 | |
| Other sales and merchandise | 7,871 | 14,864 | |
| 288,380 | 276,408 | ||
| 3 | Other income | ||
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | ||
| funds | funds | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Other income including grants | 29,488 | 26,750 |
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ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS ORGANISATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
4 Expenditure on charitable activities
| Charitable | Charitable | ||
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| expenditure | expenditure | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Direct costs | |||
| Staff costs | 18,150 | 2,456 | |
| Artist costs | 43,523 | 39,634 | |
| Advertising and marketing | 27,510 | 25,878 | |
| Consultancy fees | 21,049 | 3,920 | |
| Crew costs | 258 | 3,913 | |
| Production costs | 54,263 | 64,157 | |
| Transport | 10,767 | 34,097 | |
| Arena costs | 89,032 | 87,715 | |
| Equipment | 4,256 | 2,534 | |
| Printing, postage and stationery | 161 | 1,624 | |
| Commission | 21,648 | 20,380 | |
| Insurance | 2,190 | 358 | |
| Travel expenses | 26,824 | 222 | |
| Subscriptions | 232 | 199 | |
| Telecommunications | 106 | 147 | |
| Website costs | - | 144 | |
| Other charitable expenditure | 6,655 | 1,360 | |
| 326,624 | 288,738 | ||
| Share of support and governance costs (see note 5) | |||
| Support | 3,932 | 576 | |
| Governance | 2,562 | 2,553 | |
| 333,118 | 291,867 | ||
| Analysis by fund | |||
| Unrestricted funds | 333,118 | 291,867 | |
| 5 | Support costs allocated to activities | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Bank fees | 154 | 156 | |
| Professional fees | 3,778 | 420 | |
| Governance costs | 2,562 | 2,553 | |
| 6,494 | 3,129 | ||
| Analysed between: | |||
| Charitable expenditure | 6,494 | 3,129 |
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ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS ORGANISATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
| 6 | Net movement in funds | 2025 | 2024 |
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| £ | £ | ||
| The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting): | |||
| Fees payable for the independent examination of the charity's financial | |||
| statements | 850 | 850 |
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None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.
8 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
| 2025 | 2024 | |
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| Number | Number | |
| Total | - | - |
| Employment costs | 2025 | 2024 |
| £ | £ | |
| Wages and salaries | 18,150 | 2,456 |
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
9 Taxation
The charity is exempt from income tax and capital gains tax to the extent that its income and gains are applied for charitable purposes. No tax charge has arisen in the year.
10 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
| Other creditors Accruals and deferred income |
2025 £ 345 1,860 2,205 |
2024 £ 783 750 |
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| 1,533 |
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ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS ORGANISATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
11 Unrestricted funds
The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.
| At 1 February 2024 Incoming resources Resources expended At 31 £ £ £ Scots-Irishtoday.com 11,245 - - General funds 7,600 317,868 (333,118) 18,845 317,868 (333,118) Previous year: At 1 February 2023 Incoming resources Resources expended At 31 £ £ £ Scots-Irishtoday.com - 11,245 - General funds 7,554 291,913 (291,867) 7,554 303,158 (291,867) |
January 2025 £ 11,245 (7,650) 3,595 January 2024 £ 11,245 7,600 18,845 |
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The current general fund deficit will be covered by income in the following financial year.
12 Related party transactions
There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2024 - none).
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