St Comgall's Youth Club Receipts & Payments Accounts For The Year Ended 30 June 2024
St Comgall'5 Youth Club Contents For The Year Ended 30 June 2024 Page Trustee Report Independent Examiners Report Receipts & Payments Account Statement of Assets & Liabilities Notes
Report of The Trustees St Comgall's Youth Club For The Year Ended 30 June 2024 Charity Number NIC 108157 Address St Comgall's Youth Club 11 Oriel Road Antrim BT414HP We the Trustees of St Comg311's Youth Club are all together in agreement that at all time we must have regard to the Commission's Public benefit requirement statutory guidance. We are all aware that we are legally obliged to have regard to the Commission's guidance in regards to the Public Benefit requi rement. We have a model constitution. The Trustees of St Comgall's Youth Club are as follows: Mr Mark Duffv Mr5 Maria Buick Ms Elizabeth McQuillan Ms Bronagh Maguire Ms Grace Henry Rev David Aksenczuk Mrs Esther McLornan Secretary Chairperson Appointed 0610412024 Treasurer Appointed 0610412024 Resigned 1110512024 Pagel-
Report of The Trustees St Comgall's Youth Club For The Year Ended 30 June 2024 Background and Purpose St Comgall's Youth Club (the Clubl has been operating for more than 40 years, from a range of buildings throughout this period, providing a service for the young people of Antrim town and surrounding areas. Our purpose is to further the personal, social, educational and spiritual development of all children and young people without distinction, with the object of enriching their lives in a safe and appropriate environment and to encourage them to have active and responsible participation in their community and society. In 2016 the Club moved into the newly refurbished St Comgall's Youth Centre which offers an excellent facility providing access to a hall, outdoor areas, several smaller rooms 5Ultable for arts and crafts, games. soci31 and programmes. The Youth Centre also has a well equipped kitchen, pool table area, tuck shop, office and meeting areas. In 2021 the Club became a registered charity with our operating year running from l July to 30 June. We are a part-time Club. open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Historically the Club received funding from the Education Authority IEAI for salary costs However, with change5 to the EA strategy, this funding ceased. As a result, the Cl ub now operates through self-funding and a small generic grant from the EA for programme and some operational costs. In July 2023, primarily due to reductions in funding alongside challenges in recruiting a Leader in Charge to a part-time youth Club leader role, the Trustees made the strategic decision to trial a new operating model, moving to being a volunteer lead Youth Club. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES OF THE CHARITY The Club aims to provide a space where young people can relax, unwind. sociali5e, meet other young people and develop friendships in 3 Safe environment, increase confidence, self-esteemand emotional well-being, support the development of skills, increase awareness and active pa rticipation in their wider community. Page2-
Report of The Trustees St Comgall's Youth Club For The Year Ended 30 June 2024 Membership The Club is open to all young people aged from 8 to 25 years. The number of registered members has increased slightly from 236 in 2022123 to 240 in 2023124. Attendance numbers as follows.. Thursday-young Leaders 10-15 Friday- P5 & P6 50-65 56 laverage number) 134 lowest to 98 highest) Saturday- P7, Y8 & above 20-35 2022/2023 202312024 6 lactual no.) 34 laverage number) 112 lowest to 52 highest) Acknowledgements and Achlevements Over the period 2023-2024 the Club achieved the following,. Confidence and partlcipation in the Kitchen We continued our programme of basic cooking and hospitality skills for ovr Fridav members and expanded thi5 to Saturday night members. Additionally, 8 young leaders attended food hygiene training. in being creative Weekly arts and crafts programmes continued to be delivered from bracelet making, colouring, wool craft and seasonal focused makes for Halloween, Christma5 and Easter. Thes programmes continuing to engage up to 40 young people per week. Additionallv, we delivered a 6 week performing arts programme for Friday night members, focusing on drama, dance and performance with IS young people participating. In belng actlve Weekly 5POrts based activities, indoor and outdoor were delivered throughout the year benefiting all members. Activities from pool. football, dodge ball and table tennis. Additionally, we developed volunteer and young leader confidence and skill levels with 15 attending session on indoor hall and street games. -Page3-
Report of The Trustees St Comgall's Youth Club For The Year Ended 30 June 2024 in self confidence A 6 week confidence programme was delivered by Powerful Young Minds Nl on both Friday and Saturday nights. This programme explored gratitude, their powerful minds, their dreams and goa15, how to be kind to themselves, how to believe in themselves and how to manage their emotions. The sessions were well attended and appealed to both boys and girls with 50 young members participating in one or more sessions. In skllls development Young leaders have continued to support the running of the Youth Club and particularlv the management of the tuck shop. They gained skills in customer service, stock and money management. Additionally young leaders continued to assist with organising seasonal activities including the end of year BBQ Halloween, Christmas and Summer disco's developing their planning, organising and DJ skills. Acknowledgements Young Leader.. We continue to have the support of 13 young leaders throughout the year, with 3 young leaders volunteering as part of their Duke of Edinburgh Awards programme. The Trustee wish to recognise and thank the young leaders for the support that they have given. Their dedication, creativity, skills and enthusiasm, with some volunteering 2 nights per week every week, has enabled the Club to operate and provide a service to other Youth Club members. Volunteers: As with other organisations, it continues to remain a challenge to recruit and retain volunteers, particularly for a Saturday night. That said, we have been able to maintain a pool of 25 volunteers with some able to volunteer regularly and others occasionally. The Trustees wish to recognise and thank parents / guardians for offering their time and expertise and without their support the Club would not have been able to open. And Finally At the end of 2023124, as a volunteer lead Youth Club, we are proud to have been able to continue to provide this valuable service to the young people of Antrim. Without doubt, challenges remain in terms of maintaining volunteer numbers and funding. We have managed to build up our reserves and will be exploring how best to increase our capacity and expert15e to deliver youth work In the coming year as we continue to look forward to offering more opportunities for growth and fun for our members. Page4-
Report of The Trustees St Comgall's Youth Club For The Year Ended 30 June 2024 Financlal Review During the year £14,227 of income was received. There was £1,654 of restricted funds brought forward from previous year. All of the £1,654 was spent during the year leaving a restricted reserve of £0 at 30 June 202412023: £1,654). Total expenditure for the year was £13,22812023..£14,2831. Total reserves at 30 June 2024 were £12,16612023: £11,407). Reserves policy The Trustees would like to build up reserves to allow the charity to be in a position where it could comfortably deal wih any unforseen circumstances. Ideally they have set this level at between three and six months running costs. At 30 June 2024 there was the equivalent to eleven months running costs in unrestricted reserves. While this is considered to be high, the Trustees have planned to build the reserve funds to be able to return to paying staff in the next financial year. Disclosures of Information to Independent Examiners To the knowledge and belief of the Trustee5 there 15 no relevant information of which the organisation's independent examiners are not aware. The Trustees have taken all the necessary steps of which they are aware, provided relevant information and established that the organisation's independent examiners are aware of the information. These accounts were approved by the Trustees at a meeting on 28 November 2024. Signed on behalf of the board of Trustees: Name: Name". Bronagh Maguire (Chairperson) Henry (Treasurer) Date: Date.. i4 Page5-
Independent Examiner's Report To The Charity Trustees of St Comgall's Youth Club For The Year Ended 30 June 2024 I report on the accounts of the charity for the period ended 30 June 2024, which are set out on pages 8 and 9. Respective responsibilities of charity trustee5 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 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 Commission under section 6519llbl of the Charities Act state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Ba51s 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 6519llbl of the Charities Act. My examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charlty 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 3sTrustees 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'5 Statement I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters111 to 141 listed above and, in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found that the no significant matters. IIIIL¥ Amanda Harbinson, FCA Independent Examiner Corrigan CA Limited 24 Greystone Road, Antrim, BT412QN Date Page6-
st Comgall's Youth Club Receipts & Payments Accounts For The Year Ended 30 June 2024 2024 2024 2024 2023 Restrlcted Funds Unrestricted Funds TOTAL TOTAL Notes Receipts Income From Charitable Activities Membership Fees Tuck Shop Income Grants Donations 5,367 4.411 5,367 4,411 3,875 575 14,227 5,786 4,988 3,875 575 10,352 3,875 10,774 Income from Fundraisin 693 Total Receipts 3,875 10,352 14,227 11.467 Payments C05t of Charitable Activities 5,289 7.939 13.228 14,253 Governance 240 240 30 Total Payments 5,529 7,939 13,468 14,283 Net of Receipts/lPayments) -1,654 2,413 759 -2.816 Transfers Between Funds Funds Brought Forward 1,654 9,753 11,407 14,223 Cash Funds This Year 12,166 12,166 11,407 Reconciliation 3010612023 Cash at bank & in hand 0110712023 Surplus/Deficit this year Asset5lLiabilities Cash at bank & in hand 3010612024 1,654 -1,654 9,753 2,413 11,407 759 14.223 -2.816 12,166 12.166 11.407 Page7-
St Comgall's Youth Club Statement of Assets & Liabilities For The Year Ended 30 June 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 2023 Funds Reconciliation Restricted Unrestricted Funds Funds Endowment Funds Total Funds Total Funds Cash/Bank at 0110712023 1,654 9,753 11,407 14,223 SurpluslDeficit in year -1,654 2,413 759 -2,816 Assets/Liabilities Cash/Bank at 31/0612024 12,166 12,166 11,407 2024 2024 2024 2024 2023 Bank & Cash Deposlts Restricted Unrestricted Funds Funds Endowment Funds Total Funds Total Funds Bank Deposit Accounts Bank Current Accounts 12,153 12.153 11,253 Cash in hand 13 13 154 Assets/Liabilities 12,166 12,166 11,407 Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by: Name: Name: Bronagh Maguire (Chairperson) e Henry (Treasurer) Date: 2E Date: zl -Page8-
St Comgall'5 Youth Club Notes For The Year Ended 30 June 2024 l. Accounting Policies Charity Information St Comgall's Youth Club is a reigstered Charity registered with the Charity Commission of Northern Ireland woth a registration number of 108157. Accounting Convention The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis, in accordance with the charity's governing document and the Charities Act (Northern Irelandl 2008. The account5 have been prepared under the historical cost convention. Charitable Funds Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their eharitable objectives unless the funds have been designated for other purposes. Restricted funds are subject to specific condition5 by donor5 a5 to how they may have been used. Incoming Resources Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met. Cash donations are recogni5ed on receipt. Resources Expended Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that exependiture, it 15 probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. 2. Grants Recelved Included within income relating to grant5 are the following.. 2024 2023 Restrirted Funds Education Authority 3,875 3,875 Grants were received during the year from the following 3. Related Partie5 There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year. Page9-