St Comgall's Youth Club Reipts & Payments Accounts For The Year Ended 30 June 2023
St Comgall's Youth aub Contents For The Year Ended 30 June 2023 Trustee Report Independent Examiners Report Receipts & Payments Account ststement of Assets & Liabilities Notes io
Report of The TNstees St Corn8all'5 Youth Uub For The Year Ended 30 June 2023 Charity Number NIC 108157 Address St Comgall's Youth Club 11 Oriel Road Antrim 8T414HP We the Trustees of St Comgall's Youth Club are all together in agreement that at all times we must have regard to the Cornmission's Public benefft requirement st*utory guidance. We are all aware that we are legally obliged to have regard to the Commission's guidance in regards to the Public Benefit requirement. We have a model constitution. The Trustees of St Comgall's Youth Club are as follows: Mrs Maria Buick se¢trry Mr Mark Duffy Ms Grace Henry Ms Bronagh Maguire Ms Elizabeth McQuillan Fr James O'Reilly Mrs Esther McLornan Twsurer Re5i8ned 30th November 2023 Appointed 30th November 2023 Chairperson -Papl.
Report of The Trustees St Com8all's Youth Club For The Year Ended 30 June 2023 Ick8round and Purpose St Comgall's Youth Club Ithe clubl has been operating for well over 40 year5 and from a range of buildin8S. Throughout thls perlod. it ha5 been providing a ser¥ice for the young people of Antrim and surrounding areas. Our purpose is to further the personal, social. educational and spiritual development of all chiklren and young people without distinction, with the object of enriching their lives in a safe and appropriate environment and to encourage them to have artive and re¥nSible participation in their community and society. In 2016 the dub moved into the newly refurbished St Corngalfs Youth Centre whith offers an excellent fa¢illty providing access to a hall. outdoor areas and se¥eral smaller rooms suitable for artslcraftsl computer games, board games etc. The Youth Centre also has a well-equipped kitchen. pool tsble area. tuck shop, office and meeting areas. In 2021 the club became a reglstered charity ryth our operating year running from l July to 30 June. We are a part-time club, open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. The Cowd 19 pandemic had a 5e¥ere impart on our operational capabillty and the club was mainly c105ed through 2020. rwpening in a phased capacity from September 2021. The dub received fijndlng from the Blg Lottery Awards for All which supported our'bounce bacy programme. The Trurtees would like to extend a bi8'thank you, to the Lottery as with their support the dub 15 well on its way to returning to tts pre pandemic prowsion. However, challenges remain. Historically the club have received funding frorn the Education Authority IEA) mainly for salary costs, alongside a few other funder5 following successful funding applications. Wrth changes to EA strategy, in 2022123 the club became primarily self-funding. Towards the end of 2022123 the Trustees made the strategic decision to trial a new operating model. moving to being a volunteer lead youth club. This decision was made primarily due to reductions in funding and challenges in recruiting a youth worker to a part-time youth club leader role. -Page2-
Report of The Tntstees St Comgall's Youth aub For The Year Ended 30 June 2023 08JECTIVES AND AcnvmES OF ThE CHARrrY The club aim5 to provide a space where young people can relax. unwind, socialise. rneet other young people and develop friendships in a safe environment,. increase confidente, selfsteem and emotional well-beln& support the development of skllls, increase awareness and artive partlcipatbon in their V•llder community. The club prowdes a range of artlvities and pmgrammes for young people from the age of 8 years to 25 year5 to 25 years and had 236 re8i5tered member5 in 2022123. The club is open 3 nights perweek: Thursday: Young Leaders Friday- P5 and P6 Saturdav.. P7, Year 8 and above Attendance: 10- 15 young people Attendance: 50- 65 young people Attendance: 20 - 35 young people Ad(ntrwledgements and Achlevements Young Leader: ThrouBhout the year we increased our number of leaders from 9 to 16. Thursday nights were developed for young leader5 to have a dedicated space for sociallsin& training. inputtlng and 5UPPOrting the development of the programme of activitse5 for the year. The young leaders have been an invaluable resource to the club. The Trustee wish to retognise and thank the youn8 leaders for the support that they have given. Their dedication, creativity, skills and enthusiasm. with many volunteering 2 nights per every week. Without this support it would not have been possible. on mary occas51(s, to operate and provide a seNice to other youth club members. Volunt•ws: Throughout the year and following a recruitment drive. we increased our volunteer pcw)I to 25 with a rota being set up for Friday and Saturday nF8ht cover. The Trustees wish to reco8nise and thank parents for offering their time and expertise and again wlthout their support the club, on many occasions. Wld not have been able to open. Pald 5taff:The Trustee5 would like to acknowledge and thank all the staff for their ongoin8 work, supFKrt and for their contribution to building on p05t covid recovery. We were challenged with a few personnel changes throughout the year which had an impact on leadership and management. Going forward and due to funding limitations, the Trustees are currently testing a new operating model and will regularly review the discussion to move forward a w)lunteer lead organlsation.
Report of The Trustees St Comgall's Youth aub For The Year Ended 30 June 2023 Over the perfod 2022-2023 the Club achieved the followSn8: In the Kltdn A programme of basic cooking and hospitality ski115 for our Friday ni8ht MeMr5. a$5i5tin8 cooking and servlng pizza and toast. wrth 15 yOUfVd people tskin8 Part throughout the year. Fomial food h¥gne trainlng Is planned for youryx leader5 in 2023124. In pl•ntlry and 12 young people participknd throuÉhout May andjune with plantin8 seeds ar vegetables In different contsiners and medlum and comparing which 8rew faster and stronger. Unfortunately. we had Ilmfted success In tastln8 and eatingwhat was grown. A progr•mme for next yearl In belry creath Weekly arts and crafts prcwammes were delivered, from Maki bracelets to Cokjurif drawi makin8 banner5 and seasonal fo¢u5ed makes incIJ1n8 Chri5tma5 decorations lorthe Parish Hall. en8aging up to 40 youn8 people per week. A 5pecifK programme en84in8 6 young leaders in desi8nin& crÈètin8 and paintir4g a dedicated 'chill our space was delivered. which has been very well used members. ln bolrl aeth Weekly sports&sed actiwties. indoor and outdoor were delivered thfou8hout the year benefiting all members. Artivities from pool Competitions. f¢))tball, table tennis and a wide raty of £ry>up 8ames organised and delivered by the young leaders. Additional trainin8 in group and street games afe planned for 2023124. In bel eibtr¢preMurlal %*th a sodal crmsclous A social enterprise programmes was delivered with 7 youn8 people building on their team working skill& planning. makin& marketing and selling a range of handmade Christmas decorations. The funds raised donated to the local FOLKI Bank and SVP. In ralsln4 mlfftv Thè FrTrday night members anned and helped organise a sponsored silence to raise funds forthe dLrb. O¥er members remaini silent for an hourl This was quite an aChIent and In th¢ Pr¢$5. raised over £7. Con8ratulations to all members vtho participated and to everyone who 5pon50red this event. -Pa8e4-
Report of The Trustees St Comgall'$ Youth aub For The Year Ended 30 June 2023 Good Relatlons Through the TBUC pro8ramme, in partnership with Bytes, we were able to offer opportuntties to 30 young people, developed links With Parkhall and Kells Youth Clubs, and take part in residential programmes and day trip artivities. Additionally. 10 young people achieved an OCN level I qualification. Work Experlence We were able to facilitate 2 of our young leaders gain work experience as part of thelr lower 6th school year requirements. Subsequently one of the young leaders went onto havin8 paid employment, through the same organisation. over the summer period, gainin8 valuable skills which they have brought back to the club. Additionally, 4 of our young leaders took on additional responsibility for a &month period organtsing activities and workin8 With young memebrs through the Awards for All funded programme. Festlve Fun and PartSes We organised and ran= -A Christmas disco and summer disco and BBQ with young leaders developing their DJ skills -Clnema nights with poptorn -End of year volunteer and young leader dinner attended by 6 volunteers and 14 youn8 leaders. And Flnally Re-opening has been rewarding and at time a very challenging task, particularly recrutting staff and volunteers. however rt has been heartening that throughout 2022123 an increased number of parents have come forward to volunteer and at the same time the skills of the young leaders have continued to develop and grow. At the end of 2022123 we are certainly in a stronger position and look forward to offering more opportunity for groW(h and fun for members in the coming years. Flnanclal Revlew During the year £11,467 of income was received. There was £8,756 of restricted funds brought forward from previous year. Out of this £8,756, £7,102 was spent, leaving a restricted reserve of £1.654 at 30 June 2023. Total expendtture for the year was £14,283. Total reseNes at 30 June 2023 were £11,407. Reserves polky The trustees would like to build up reseries to allow the charity to be in a position where it could comfortably deal wih any unforseen circumstsnces. Idealty they have set this level at between three and six months running costs. At 30 June 2023 there was the equivalent to nine months running costs in unrestricted reserves. This is above the ideal level of desired reserves as set by the trustees in their reseries policy. -Page5-
Report ofThe Tntstees St Com8all'5 Youth aub For The Year Ended 30 June 2023 Re5ponslbllltles of Tru5tee5 As the charity trustees we are aware of our pOnsIbIlitieS for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Att INorthern Ireland) 2008. It is also our responslbilty to: Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently. Make judgements and estimates that re responsitrAe and prudent. Prepare the financlal statement on the going concem based unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business. The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charitvs transartions and disclose wtth reasonable accuraoi at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comp with CCNI guidelines. The Trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the a55ets of the charlty and to tske reasonable steps to preverrt and detert fraud. Dlsdosures of Infomth to Independent Examlners To the knowledge and belief of the Tru5tee5 there is no relevant information of which the orEani5ation's independent examiners are not aware. The Trustees have tsken all the necessary 5tep5 of which they are aware. provided relevant information and established that the organisation's independent examiners are aware of the inforniation. These accounts were approved by the Trustees at a meetlng on 30 November 2023. Signed on behalf of the board of Trustees: Name: Name: Esther McLornan Ichaifperson) Bronagh Maguire (Treasurer) Date: Date: -Pa8e6-
Independent Examiner's Report To The Charity Trustees of St Com8all's Youth Club For The Year Ended 30 June 2023 I report on the accounts of the charity for the period ended 30 June 2023, which are set out on pa8es 8and9. Re5pertive responsibilities of charlty trustees and examiner As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. It 15 my responsibility to.. - examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act follow the procedures laid down in the general Direttions given by the Commission under section 6519llbl of the Charities Act - state whether particular matter5 have come to my attention. Basis of independent examlner's report I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and my exarnination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under settion 6519llbl of the Charities Act. My 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 a consideration of any unususal items or disclosures in the occounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such rnatter5. 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 sertion 63 of the Charities Act 2. That the accounts do not accord wtth those accounting records 3. That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirement5 of the Charities Act 4. That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Independent exarniner's statement I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respett of the matters (11 to141 listed above and. in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northem Ireland, I have found that the no significant matters. Amanda Harbinson. FCA Independent Examiner Corrigan CA Limited Date 24 Greystone Road, Antrim. BT412QN -Pa8e7-
St Comgall's Youth Club Recelpts & Payments Accounts For The Year Ended 30 June 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 Restricted Funds Unrestrirted Funds Endowment Funds TOTAL Notes Recelpts Income From Charitable Activities Membership Fees Tuck Shop Income 5,786 4,988 10,774 5.786 4,988 10.774 Income from Fundraisin 693 693 Total Re¢elpts 11,467 11,467 Payments Cost of Charitable Activities 7,102 7,151 14.253 Governance 30 30 Total Payments 7.102 7,181 14,283 Net of Recelpts/(Payments) -7,102 4,286 -2,816 Transfers Between Fund5 Funds Brought Forward 8,756 5.467 14,223 Cash Funds Thls Year 1.654 9,753 11.407 Reconclllatlon 3010612023 Cash at bank & in hand 3110712022 Surplus/Deficit this year AssetslLiabilities Cash at bank & in hand 3110612023 8,756 -7,102 5,467 4,286 14,223 -2,816 1,654 9.753 11,407 -Page8-
St Comgall's Youth aub Statement of A55ets & Uabllltles For The Year Ended 30 June 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 Funds Reconciliation Restrlcted uAreStrkt Endow Totsl Funds Funds Funds Funds Cash/Bank at 3110712022 8,756 5.467 14,223 SurpluslDeficit in year -7.102 4.286 -2,816 AssetslLiabilities Cash/Bank at 3V0612023 1,654 9.753 11.407 2023 2023 2023 2023 Bank & Cash Deposlts iu Funds Funds Fund5 Funds Bank Deposit Accounts Bank Current Accounts 1,654 9.599 11,253 Cash in hand 154 154 1.654 9.753 11,407 Approved by the T es and signed on their behalf by. Name: Name: er McLornan (Chairperson) Est Bronagh Maguire (Treasurer) Date: Date: fis -Pa8e9-
St Comgall's Youth aub Notes For The Year Ended 30 June 2023 l. Accountlng Pollcles tharlty Infomiatlon St Comgall's Youth aub Is a reigstered Charity lstered with the Charity Commission of Northem Ireland woth a registration number of 108157. Accountln£ Con¥entlon The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis. in accordance with the charty's 8overnin8 document and the Charities Act {Northern Ireland) 2(M)8. The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention. Charltable Funds Unrestricted funds are available for use at the dlscretion of the trustees In furtherance of their charitable objectives unless the funds have been designated for other purposes. Restrirted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may have been used. Incomln8 Resource5 Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met. Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Resources Expended Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constnKtive obli8ation committing the charity to that exependiture, ft is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligatlon can be measured reliably. l Grants Received There were no grants received durln8 the year. 3. Related Parties There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year. -Pa8elO-