BELCOO COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP Charity number- 108272 ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 BELCOO COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 Belcoo Community Playgroup had income during the year, which comprised that of grant funding from Education Authority Northern Ireland amounting to £ 37.014. Grant Income from a local Wind Turbine company of £ 2,000, together with a small amount of donations. Approved by Trustees: Mr Aaron Magee Mr John Killilea Mrs Denise O'Loughlin Independent examiner's report to the charity trustees of Belcoo Community Playgroup I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 30 June 2024, which are set out on the attached Income and Expenditure account. Respective responsibilities of charity 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) 2013. 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 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 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 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 matters111 to141 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. Name: Francis Mcmurray and Co n4J ¢11 L Relevant professional qualification or body: ACCA Address.. 71 Moybane Road, Letterbreen, Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh Date: 30 April 2025 BELCOO COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP Charities Commission Northern Ireland Annual Monitoring Return for year l July 2023 to 30 June 2024. I. ACHIEVEMENTS & PERFORMANCE Belcoo Community Playgroup continued to invest in the services provided to the beneficiaries, which includes expenditure on relevant equipment. The Trustee5 ensured that all available funding was sourced and expended appropriately. 2. FINANCIAL REVIEW 2.1 Financial Performance Belcoo Community Playgroup received funding from the Education Authority Northern Ireland 1£37,0141, Grant Income from a local Wind Turbine company1£2,000) and a small amount of donations. 2.2 Income & Expenditure Belcoo Communit Pla rou Accounts 30th June 2024 Income and Ex enditure Income Education Authority Fundraising Grant Income 37,014 1,053 2,000 40,067 Total income Expenses Wages Purchases/consumables Heat & light Water Rates 25,696 3,055 1.435 230 Telephone Sundry expenses Bank charge5 Insurance 794 2,798 130 553 Accounts loo Repairs Equipment Total expenses 780 5.426 40,997 Net deficit 930 2.3 Financial Management and Reserves Policies Belcoo Community Playgroup ha5 a Financial Management Policy which meets the requirements of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015. relating to charity accounting and reporting commenced on l January 2016. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021 issued on 16 July 2014 and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102} and the Charities (Accounts and Reports} Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 and UK Generally Accepted Practice as it applies from l January 2015. 2. Accounts for the Year ended 30 June 2024 See attached 3. Administrative Details Charity Name: Belcoo Community Playgroup Charity Number Registered Charity in Northern Ireland.. 108272 Principal Address: 21 Railway Street, Belcoo, Co Fermanagh BT93 5FJ th Charity Trustees as of June 30 2024 . l. Aaron Magee- Chairperson 2. John Killilea- 3. Denise O'Loughlin- 5. Structure, Governance, and Management i. Governing Document and Constitution Belcoo Community Playgroup is an unincorporated association and is governed by a constitution adopted in 18 October 2021 ii. Trustee Selection and Management Belcoo Community Playgroup is managed by an Executive Committee which consists of all the appointed trustees. The Executive Committee meets typically once per month. 6. Objectives and Activities Charitable Objects Belcoo Community Playgroup is a not for profit organisation established to promote play based learning environments for all children under statutory school age Ihereinafter referred to as the beneficiaries) of Belcoo and surrounding areas, without distinction of age, gender, marita I status, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic identity, political or religious opinion- by involving statutory authorities, community orga nisations, inhabitants and parents/carers in a common effort to advance education. In particular, to advance education in the areas of: al Offering safe and appropriate play, education and care facilities with the right of parents/carers to take responsibility for and to become involved in the activities of the group bl Promote the preservation of health of the beneficiaries cl Support the values a nd principles of the early years organisation and the aims of the pre-school curriculum Nl. 7. Public Benefit Statement The trustees of Belcoo Community Playgroup confirm that they have complied with their duty under section 17151 of the Charities Act 2011 to have regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit and that the public benefit requirement has informed the activities of th the Society in the year to June 30 2024. Belcoo Communit Pla rou Account5 30th June 2024 Income & Ex enditure Income Education Authority Fundr3ising Grant income Total income 37,014 1,053 2,000 40,067 Expenses Wages Purchases/consumables Heat & light Water Rates Telephone Sundry expenses Bank charges Insurance Accounts Repairs Equipment 25,696 3,055 1,435 230 794 2,798 130 553 100 780 5,426 Total expenses 40,997 Net Deficit -930