Norihern Ireland charity number 108180
Norihern Ireland company registration number N16665J6
Patrons International
(a company limited by guarantee)
Directors, & Trustees, Report and Financial Statements
Period ended 30 June 2023

Patrons International Ltd
Contents of the Financial Statements for the period ended 30 June 2023
Page
Report of the Directors
Report of the Independent Examiner
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements

Patrons International
Report of the Director for the period ended 30 June 2023
The Directors are pleased to present their report together with the financial statements of the company for
the period ended 30 June 2023.
Principal and registered orrice
Hall Gate House
39a Cranfield Road
Kilkeel
Co Down
N Ireland
BT34 4LJ
Status of Company and Governing Document
Patrons International is a private company limited by guarantee (Number N1666516). The Company is
controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust. It is a charity registered in Northern Ireland with the
number 108180.
Directors and Office Bearers
The Directors who served during the period were as follows:
Directors
Mr S Chestnutt
Mr J Innes- appointed 3 October 2022
Compaiiy Secrelary
Ms M McKibbin - resigned 9 March 2022
Ms G Cully -appointed 28 March 2022
Recruitment and appointment of Directors
The maximum number and minimum number respectTvely of the Directors may be determined from time
to time by ordinary resolution. Subject to and in default of any such detertnination there shall be no
maximum number of Dir¢ctors4nd the minimum number of Directors shall be two.
No person shall be admitted as a member of the company unless helshe is approved by the Directors. Every
person who wishes to become a metnb¢r shall deliver to the company an application for membership in
such forni as the directors require.
Objectives and activities
The Trust is established for charitable purposes only, specifically in relation to the advancement of the
Christian faith, education, and the relief of poverty. The organisation aims to highlight any given need or
project that aims to give r¢lief of those in need, by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial
hardship, or other disadvantage.
Organisational structure
The charity is organised such that the Management Team and the members of the committee meet regularly
to manage its affairs.
Achievements and performance
During the year the organisation has continued the process of identifying needs and gathering inforniation.
The covid 19 pandemic this has proved challenging due to various travel and meeting restrictions, but
during the period, the company has made donations to various organisations tolalling £59,644. These
donations were made to help further the work of supporting church ministries in Ireland and further afield.

Patrons International
Report of the Director for the period ended 30 June 2023
Financial review
Results for the year
The financial statements for the year are set out in pages 4 to 9. The Statement of Financial Activities on
page 4 reflects net incoming resources of £22,661. (2021 outgoing resources £6,385.)
Reserves
It is the Company's policy to maintain funds at a level that equates to at least three months expenditure.
This target was met at the end of the year.
Statement on risk
The Directors and Management have been looking at the company exposure to risk and have taken measures
to mitigate these and this prdCtic¢ will continue.
Principal funding sources
We are very grateful to the organisations and individuals for donations received.
Statement of Directors, responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Tn]stees' Annual Report and the flliancial statements in
accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally
Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the trustees to prepare fInancial statements for each financial year, which give a true
and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the incoming resources and application of
resources, including the income and expenditure, of the company for that period. In preparing these
financial statements, the trustees are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP 2019;
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent"
state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any materfftal
departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume
that the charitable
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy
at any time the financial position of the charitabl¢ company and enable theFn to ensure that the financial
statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of
the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other
irregularities.
The Director's Report has been prepared having taken advantage of the small companies, exemption in the
Companies Act 2006.
On behalf of the Direetors
Samuel Chestnutt
Direclor
Dated: 25lQ.812024

Patrons International
Report of the Independent Examiner for the period ended 30 June 2023
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the company for the period ended 30
June 2023 which are set out on pages 4 to 9.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
As the charity trustees (and the directors of the cornpany for the purposes of company law) you are
responsible for the preparation of the accounts 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:
examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 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. and
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 Coininis5ion
for Northern Ireland under section 65(9}(b) of the Charities Act. The exainination included a review of
the accounting records Lept 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 froin you as charity trustees concerning any such matters.
My role is to state whether any material matters have come to rny attention giving me cause to believe..
l. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006
2. That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records
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
4. That there is further infonnation 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 tlie Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have
found no matters that require drawing to your attention.
Mr ASC Wylie FCA
ASC Wylie UBU Ltd
7 Lisburn Street
Royal Hillsborough
BT26 6AB
r 90

Patrons International
Statement of Financial Activities {incorparating Income and Expenditure Account)
For the 18 Months ended 30 June 2023
General
fund
2023
Total
2021
Total
Notes
Income
Donations and legacies
Other income
HMRC SMP grant
93.360
120
5.303
93J60
120
5a03
24,094
Total ineome
98,783
98,783
24,094
Expenditure
Charitable activities
76.122
76,122
76,122
30,479
30,479
Total expenditure
Net (expenditure)lincome
before transfers
76,122
22,661
22,661
(6J85)
Net movement in funds after transfers
22,661
22,661
(6J85)
Total funds brought forward
4,075
4,075
10,460
Total funds carried forward
12
26,736
26,736
4,075
Represented by:
Unrestricted fund
12
General
26.736
26,736
26,736
26,736
4,075
4,075
Total funds
The notes on pages 6 to 9 fonn part of these financial statements.
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Patrons International
{Registered No= Nt1665161
Balance sheet
As at 30 June 2023
General
fund
2023
Total
2021
Total
Notes
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand
30,889
30,889
30,889
30,889
8,229
8.229
Total current assets
Liabilities
Creditors". falling due within one year
Net current assets
li
(4,153)
26,736
26,736
(4,153)
26,736
26,736
(4,154)
4.075
Total assets less eurrent liabilities
4,075
Total net assets
26,736
26,736
4,075
The funds of the Charity
Unrestricted fund
12
26,736
26,736
4,075
Total eharity funds
26,736
26,736
4,075
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the
UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102 Section Small entities) and with the provisions applicable to companies
subject to the small companies, regime.
For the period ended 30 June 2023 the company was entitled to exemption from audtt under section 477 of the
Companies Act 2006 relatin% to small companies.
Directors, responsibilities
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in
accordance with section 476.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to
accountinR records and preparation of the accounts.
The financial statements were approved by the Board on251Q312Q24. and signed on their behalf by:
Jc
Mr S Chestnutt (Director)
The notes on pages 6 to 9 form part of these financial statements.
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Patrons International
Notes to the Financial Statements for the period ended 30 June 2023
l. Accounting Policies
Aecoiinting coiiveiitioii
Patrons international is a company limited by guarantee in Northem Ireland. The address of the registered
office is given in the charity inforn)ation on page l ofthese financial statements. The nature of the charity's
operations and principal activities are shown on page l.
The company constitiites a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements are
prepared under the historical cost convention, &8 modified by the revaluation of certain fixed assets, and in
accordance with FRS 102, the Statement of Recommended Practice - Accounting & Reporting by Charilies
SORP 2019 (FRS 102), the Charities Accounts (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2008 (as amended) and the
Companies Act 2006. The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial
statements are set out below.
The accounts are prepared on a going concern basis as the Trustees consider that there are no rnaterial
uncertainties about the Charity's ability to continue &8 a going concern.
Basis offinaneial stalemenls
The financial statements have been prepared on an accruals basis.
Ineome and debtors
All incoming resources are included on the Statement of Financial Activities when the company is legally
entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. Donations in kind have
been recognised at mark¢t value at the date of the donation. Debtors are valued at cost at the year-end and
adjusted for any amounts considered to be irrecoverable.
Expenditure and creditors
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all
cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings, they have been
allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Creditors are valued at cost at the
year-end and split between amounts due in less than one year and amounts due in more than one year.
Slatenient of FinancialAcliviÉies
For the purpose of the Statement of Financial Activities as shown on page 5, funds are defined as follows:
Up7Yesli'icled funds comprise income received for the objects of the company without further specified
purpose and are available as general funds or are placed with designated funds which can be used for
purposes in agreement with its charitable objectives.

Patrons International
Notes to the financial statements for the period ended 30 June 2023
2 Income
Unrestricted Designated
fund
fund
2023
Total
2021
Total
Donations
Other income
HMRC SMP grant
93.360
120
5,303
93,360
120
5,303
24,094
98,783
98,783
24,094
Income from donations was £93,360 (2021 .£24,094) of which all was unrestricted.
3 Charitable activities - expenditure
Direct
costs
2023
Total
2021
Total
Activity
Charitable activities
(note 4)
76,122
76,122
76,122
76,122
30,479
30,479
Of which:
Relating to general fund
76.122
76,122
30.479
4 Direct costs
General
fund
2021
Total
2021
Total
Staff costs
Postage and stationery
Administration costs
Professional fees
Interest charges
Independent examination fee
Donations
Accountancy fees
(note 5)
9.091
9,091
17,631
170
3,898
170
3,898
130
1.200
2,160
59.644
1,159
2,160
59,644
1,159
1,080
9.000
1,438
(note 13)
76,122
76,122
30,479
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Patrons International
Notes to the financial statements for the period ended 30 June 2023
Staff costs and numbers
2023
2021
Gross salaries
Pension contributions
8.716
375
17,298
333
9.091
17.631
The average number of employees during the year was l. There are no employees receiving more than
£60.000.
Directors, remuneration and expenses
The Directors received no remuneration or reimbursement of expenditure during the year in their
capacity as Directors.
Liability of Members
The company is limited by guarantee, with the liability of each member limited to £1. There were 2
members at 30 June 2023.
Grants and donations received
Unrestricted
funds
2023
Total
2021
Total
Stewardship
Trinity Evangelical
Herd trust
Anonymous
85.244
8.116
85.244
8,116
18,094
6,000
93.360
24,094
Re12ted party transactions
During the period Patrons International was due to receive £120 from EdenGate Travel Limited
of which Mr Samuel Chestnutt is a director. EdenGate Travel paid £125 and £1.036 in respect of
professional fees. There is a creditor for £1,393 owed to EdenGate Travel which will be repaid
in 2024.
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Patrons International
Notes to the flnancial statements for the period ended 30 June 2023
10 Taxatlon
No liability to UK Corporation Tax arises in the light of (he company's charirable status.
IJ Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2023
2021
Trade creditor5
Taxalion and social security
Pension creditor
Other crediiors
1,080
125
138
66
3825
3.073
12 Unrestricted funds
Balance at
31.12.2021
Balance at
Income
Expenditure
30.06.2023
General fund
4,075
98,783
(76,122)
26,736
Total unrestricted funds
4,075
98,783
(76.122)
26,736
Balance at
31.12.20
Balance at
31.12.21
Income
Expenditure
General Fund
10.460
24,094
(30.479)
4,075
10.460
24,094
(30,479)
4,075
Explanatioii offiiiids
The Geiieralfuiid represents all income and expenditure relating to the primary focLTS activities of the
charitable company, other than ihose for which funding is designated or restricted.
13 Donations pafid
2023
2021
City Church Dublin
Acts 29
Christian Conference
Association of Baplist Churches Ireland
Evangelical Presbyterian Church Ireland
Baptist Missions
Refomied Presbyterian Chur¢h Ireland
Biblica
43,659
1,000
14,985
2,000
2,000
2,000
2,000
1,000
59,644
9,000
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