Bonds Street Community Association Accounts for the Year Ended 30 September 2023 KEITH MCELHINNEY & Co. CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS CHAR TERED TAX ADVISER 42a ClneY Terr , Waterside . Londondery , BT47 6AP Phone '. 02871313330 , Fax . 02871313330 . &mail . k.rn£elhinney@btconnect.com
Independent examiner's report to the charity trustees of Bonds Street Community Association I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 30 September 2023, which are set out on pages I to 4. Respective responsibilities of charity trustees and examiner As the charity trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act 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 state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examiner's report 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 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: l. 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 3. That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act 4. That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (l) 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. Keith McElhinney Chartered Accountant 42a Clooney Terrace Waterside Londonderry BT47 6AP 11 October 2023
Trustees Annual Report for the year ended 30 September 2023 The Trustees of Bonds Street Community Association are pleased to present their report for the year ended 30 September 2023. Purposes of the Charity The Association is established for the advancement of education and the relief of poverty, sickness and the aged to promote the benefit of families in the Bonds Street area of the County of Londonderry Ihereinafter described as 'the area of benefit'l and for the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation for families who have need of such facilities by reason of their social and economic circumstances in order that their conditions of life might be improved. Main Activities to further the Charity's purposes for the public benefit The main activities of the Charity are the organisation and facilitating of trips and events for the residents of the area of benefit in order to provide enjoyment, education and to help build relationships with neighbouring communities. Main Achievements in the year We have been lucky enough to source funding over the past year which has allowed us to organise various trips including to Cavan Museum, Antrim Castle, Stormont, Hillsborough Castle and the Famine Village in Doagh. We have recently joined up with the R3thmore Centre on a cross community basis. Ladies from different communities meet up and di5CUSS things that are important to them. Guest speakers give a talk and friendships are formed. As a result of this we were invited to join them on trips to Glebe House and Ballymanus with a meal and overnight stay which everyone thoroughly enjoyed. The canon project on Clooney Terrace is almost complete and we are hopeful that the launch will be held in November. Public Benefit Statement The Trustees of Bonds Street Community Association confirm that they have complied with their duty under section 17 (51 of the Charities Att 2011 to have regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit and that the public benefit requirement has informed the activities of the Society in the year to 30 September2023. Review of Financial position as at 30 September 2023 The Charity had surplus receipts over payments for the year to 30 September 2023 of £7,97212022: £1,219). As at 30 September 2023 the Charity had no funds in material deficit The Charity was formed on 26 July 2QX)4. and is governed by its Constitution dated at that time.
No funds are held by the charity as a custodian trustee Trustee Selection and Management The Charity is managed by an Executive Committee which consists of all the appointed trustees, and the selection of any new Trustees is dealt with by that Committee. The following served as Trustees of the Charity throughout the year to 30 September 2023, and were also Trustees as at the date of approval of this Report Mr. L. Magee Mrs. C. Gamble Mrs. M. Holmes Mrs. L. Quigley Mrs. B. Magee Mr. R. Magee Mr. D. McBride Ms. C. Herron Ms. P. Evans Ms. R. McNaul This Report was approved on 11 Ortober 2023 and signed on behalf of the Trustees by Mr. L. Magee, rustee Bonds Street Community Association Principal Addres5 and Registered Office Address- l Ebrington Mews, Londonderry, BT47 6JP Northern Ireland Charity Number: 108153
Bond Street Communi Assoclation Re¢ei s&Pa ments Account From l Ottober 2022 to 30 Se tember 2023 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Receipts Entrance Fees - Stormont Community Foundation Radius Housing Assoc Donations 117.(K) 117.¢J) 9.970.CK) 451.25 60.00 9,970.00 451.25 177.Th) 10,421.25 10.598.25 Payments Accountancy Fees Kids Outing Jo Jingles Hall Hire Tea Dance Music & Food Donation Coach Hire - Stormont Sundry Exps Bank Charges 168.ljo 168.00 451.25 5CK).00 2Crf).00 7W.00 50.00 5(K).00 19.85 36.40 451.25 S.(m) 200.C() 7CXJ.IXI 50.(K) 5(KJ.I 19.85 36.40 774.25 1,851.25 2,625.50 Surplus receipts over payments -597.25 8.570.00 7,972.75 Reconcillatlon Cash at Bank and on Hand Surplus I (Deficit) this year Cash at Bank and on Hand 3010912022 2.947.53 -597.25 2,350.28 1.783.00 8,570.00 10,353.00 4,730.53 7,972.75 12.703.28 3010912023
Bond Street Communi Association Statement of Assets & Liabilities From l October 2022 to 30 Se tember 2023 Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Funds 2023 Total 2022 Funds Reconciliatlon Cash at Bank & in Hand 30 09 22 Surplus / Ideficitl this year end Cash at Bank & in Hand 30 09 23 2,947.53 1,783.1)0 4,730.53 -597.25 8,570.00 7,972.75 2,350.28 10.353.00 12.703.28 3,510.83 1.219.70 4.730.53 Debtors Amounts due from Funders Bank & Cash Balances Ulster Bank Current Account Petty Cash 12,296.57 406.71 12,703.28 12,296.57 406.71 0.00 12,703.28 4,363.97 366.56 4,730.53 Other Assets Liabilities Community Foundation - Advance Funding 9,970.00 9,970.00 0.00 9.970.00 9,970.00 Approved by the Trustees on 11 October 2023 and signed on their behalf by Lloy agee, airperson Bonds Street Community Association