Registration Number: N1664313
Charity Number: NXC108145
Martin McGuinness Peaee Foundation
(Company Ilmited by guarantee)
Directors, report and financial statenlents
for the year ended 31 December 2023

MartAn McGuinness Peace Foundation
Company limfited by guarantee
Contents
Page
tnfornthtion
Directors, Report
Independent Examinees Report
Statsment of Financial Activities
Balance sheet
Notes to the financial statements
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Martin MeGuinness Peaee Foundation
Company limited by guaranlee
Company information
Directors
Charles Lamberton
Maria Doherty
Grainne Hargan
Aidan McAteer
Andrew Mccartney
Donna Mccloskey
Fiachra McGuinness
Fionnuala McGuinn¢ss
Sean Mcmonagle
Emrnett McGuinness
Gareth Stewart
(Resigned 10109123)
(Resigned 10109123)
Secretary
Charles Lamberton
Charity number
NIC108145
Company number
N1664313
Registered office
Unit 6 lona Business Park
Southway
Derry
BT48 9AH
Accountants
McGroaty Mccafferty & Company Ltd
Accountants & Tax Consultants
2 Carlislc Te￿ace
Deny
BT48 6JX
Bankers
Bank of Ireland
27 Culmore Road
Derry
BT48 8JB
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Martin McGuinness Peace Foundation
Company limited by guarantee
Direetors, report
for the year ended 31 December 2023
The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023.
Directors and their interests
The directors of the charity for the purposes of charity law and throughout this report are collectively referred
to &s the directors.
The directors serving during the year and since the year end were as follows:
Charles Lamberton
Maria Doherty
Grainne Hargan
Aidan McAteer
Andrew Mccartney
Donna Mccloskey
Fiachra McGuinness
Fionnuala McGuinness
Sean Mcmonagle (Resigned 10109123)
Emmet McGuinness
Gareth Stewart
(Resigned 10109123)
Objectives and activities
In the spirit of celebrating the life and achievements of Martin McGuinness, as a leader, a political activist
and an international statesperson, the charity is established for the charitable purposes only and in particular
to cany out charitable activities for the public benefit in the areas of:
The advancement of reconciliation. conflict resolution, unity and peace building - locally, nationally and
internationally.
. Community empowernient;
.The advancement of human rights, and.
.The advancement of equality. inclusivity and diversity.
The Foundation will promote these goals through an inclusive program education, spo¢ debate, art and
culture which will be open to all.
Governing Document
The organisation is a company with charitsble status. The charity was registered with the Charity
Commission Northern Ireland on 17 February 2022. The company was incorporated on I I September 2019
and established under Memorandum & Articles of Association which outlined the area of benefit and the
objects of the charitable organisation.
Risk Management
The directors have a risk management strategy which consists of establishing a system of identifying risks and
mitigating such risks.
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Martin Mccllinness Peace Foundation
Company limited by guarantee
Directors, report
for the year ended 31 December 2023
continued
Results & Performance
The results and perforniance for the year of Martin McGuinness Peace Foundation are summarised in the
enclosed accounts.
Directors Responsibilitie5 In Relation To The Financial Statements
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year that give a true and
fair view of the state of the affairs of the charity at the end of the financial year and of its surplus or deficit for
the financial year. In doing so the directors are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently.
- observe methods and principles in the charities SORP.
- make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
prepare the financial statements on the going ¢on¢ern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the
charity will continue in business.
The directors are responsible for maintaining proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable
a￿U[a¢Y at any time the financial position of the charity and enables them to ensure that the financial
statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. The directors are also responsible for safeguarding the
assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other
irregularities.
This report is prepared in accordance with the special provisions of part 15 of the Companies Act 2006
relating to small companies.
Independent Examiner
A resolution to re-appoint McGroarty, Mccafferty & Company Ltd as Independent Examiners will be
proposed at the annual general meeting.
This report was approved and authorised for issue by the Board on 25 March 2024 and signed on its behalf
Director
Director
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Martin McGuinness Peace Foundation
Company limited by guarantee
Independent Examiner's report on the unaudited financial statements to the directors of
Martin McGuinness Peace Foundation
We report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 December 2023, which are set out on pages 5
to 11.
Respective responsibilities of charity directors and examiner.
As the charity directors you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the
requirements of the Companies Act 2006. Having satisfied ourselves that the charity is not subject to audit
under company law, and is eligible for independent examination, it is our responsibility to"
examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act 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 2008.
- state whether particular matters have come to our attention.
Basis of Independent Examiner's report
We have examined your charity accounts &s required under section 65 of the Charities Act and our examination
was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern
Ireland under Section 65(9Xb) of the Charities Act. The examination included a review of the accounting
rewrds kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also included a
consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts. and seeking explanations from you as charity
directors concerning any such matters.
Our role is to state whether any material matters have come to our attention giving us cause to believe:
- that accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006"
that the accounts do not accord with those accounting records;
that the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Section 396 of the Companies Act
2006 and the methods and principles of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to
charities preparing their a￿OUnts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in th¢ UK
and Republic of Ireland.
- that there is further infonnation needed for proper understanding.
Independent Examiner's statement
We have completed our examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters listed above and, in
connection with following the directions of the Charity Commission for Northern IrelaniL we have found no
matters that require drawing to your attention.
McGroarty Mccafferty & Compally Ltd
Accountants & Tax Consultants
2 Carlisle Terrace
Derry
BT48 6JX
Date: 25 March 2024
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Martin MeGuinness Peace Foundation
Company limited by guarantee
Statement of Financial Activities
for the year ended 31 December 2023
Total
Funds
2023
Total
Funds
2022
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Income and Expenditllre
Incoming Resources
Voluntary Income
Incoming resources from charitable activities
29,233
29,233
69.484
Total Incoming Resources
29,233
29,233 69,484
Resources Expended
Management & Administration
30,483
30,483
27,611
Total Resources Expended
30,483
30,483
27,611
Net Ineoming l (Outgoing) Resources
(1.250)
(1,250) 41,873
Balances brought forward l January 2023
58,087
58,087
16.214
Balances carried forward 31 December 2023
56,837
56,837
58,087
The above amounts relate to continuing operations of the charity.
The charity h&8 no recognised gains and losses other than thosc included in the results above and therefore no
separate statement of total recognised gains and losses has been prcscntcd. There is no difference between the
net incoming resources for the year stated above and their historical cost equivalents.
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Martin MeGuinness Peace Foundation
Company limitsd by guarantee
Balance sheet
as at 31 December 2023
2023
2022
Notes
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand
57,317
59.115
57,317
59.115
Creditors: amollnts falling
due within one year
(480)
(1,028)
Net current assets
56,837
58,087
Total assets less current
liabilities
56,837
58.087
Net assets
56,837
58,087
Funds
Unrestricted
Restricted
56,837
58,087
56,837
58,087
The notes on pages 8 to 11 forni an integral part of these f￿anCIal ststemellts.
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Martin MeGuillness Peace Foundation
Company limited by guaranlee
Balance sbeet (Continued)
Directors, statements requlred by Sections 475{2) and (3)
for tbe year ended 31 December 2023
In approving these financial statements as directors of the company we hereby confInn:
The company was entitled to exemption from audit under s477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small
companies.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the
Companies Act 2006.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act
2006 with respect to accounting records and preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to small companies subject to
the small companies regime and in accordanc¢ with SORP FRS 102.
Director
Direetor
Date: 25 March 2024
Date: 25 March 2024
Registration No: N1664313
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Martin McGuinness Peace Foundation
Company limited by guarantse
Notes to the financial statements
for the year ended 31 December 2023
General inforniation
The company is a private company limited by guarnatee, registered in Northern Ireland. The address of
the registered oificc is Unit 6 lona Business ParL Southway. Derry. BT48 9AH.
1.1. Statement of compliance
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by
Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicablc in the UK and Republic of Ireland
Charities SORP (FRS 102), and the Companies Act 2006.
The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention.
The financial statements ate piescntcd in sterling which is the functional currency of the charity.
1.2 Income
(i) Grants
Grants represents all amounts received and receivable during the year.
Capital grants are released to the profit and loss a￿OUnt in the year in which they are received in
line with the SORP Accounting & Reporting by Charties 2019.
Revenue grants are credited to the Ststement of Financial Activities in the year they are received.
(ii) Donations & administration income.
This comprises amounts received during the year.
1.3 Expenditure
(i) Direct Charitable Expenditure
This reprcsents all expenditure dÉrectly attributable to charitable causes.
(li) Management & Administration
This includes all other expenditure not directly allocated above and a portion of the overhead costs
attributable to management and administration.
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Martin McGuinness Peace Foundation
Company limited by guarantee
Notes to tbe financial statements
for the year ended 31 December 2023
continued
Unrestrided Restricted
Income
Income
2023
Total
Funds
2023
Total
Fullds
2022
Incoming Resources
2023
Volunta
Donations
Income
29,233
29,233
69,484
(i)
Restricted Funds
Funds received which are earniarked by the Funder for specific Purposes. Such purposes are
within the overall aims of the organisation.
(li)
UDrestricted Funds
Funds which ale expendable at the discretion of the company in furtherance of the aims of the
charity. In addition funds may be held in order to finance capital investm¢nt and working capital.
Resources Expended
Unrestricted
Funds
Restrieted
Funds
Total
2023
Total
2022
Management & Adminlstratioll
Wages & salaries
Pension costs
Prizes & project costs
Accountancy
Bank charges
18.000
18,000
17,902
314
8,812
480
103
11,683
673
127
11.683
673
127
Total
30,483
30,483
27,611
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Martin McGuinness Peace Foundation
Company limited by guarantee
Notes to the financial statements
for the year ended 31 December 2023
continued
Employees
Employmenl costs
Year
ended
2023
Year
ended
2022
Wages and salaries
18.000
17,902
Number of employees
The average monthly numbers of employees during the year were
was as follows:
2023
Number
2022
Iyumber
Average number of employees
Creditors: amounts falling due
witbin one year
2023
2022
Other creditors
Accruals
668
360
480
480
1,028
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Martln MeGuinDess Peace Foundation
Company limited by guarantee
Notes to the financial statements
for the year ended 31 December 2023
. continued
Movements in Funds
At
l January Incoming Outgoing
2023 resour￿ resources
At
31 December
2023
Restricted funds:
Total restricted funds
Unrestricted funds:
58,087
29,233
(30,483)
56,837
Total unrestricted funds
58.087
29,233
(30,483)
56,837
58,087
29.233
(30.483)
56,837
Taxation
There is no charge to t&xation as the company has charitable status.
Related party transactions
There were no related paty transactions in the year under review.
Controlling interest
Controlling interest rests with the board of directors.
Company limited by guarantee
The company is limited by gurantee and does not have a share capital.
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