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Charity registration number NIC108346 (Northern Ireland) Company registration number NI001133

ULSTER FRIENDS TRUSTEES, LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

ULSTER FRIENDS TRUSTEES, LIMITED

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

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Directors Margrit E Grey Nigel R Hampton Peter G Lawson Derek G Hobson Philip A McDonagh Daniel H Sinton - Chairperson W Paul Sinton Secretary Philip A McDonagh Charity number NIC 108346 Company number NI001133 Registered office Friends' School Lisburn 6 Magheralave Road Lisburn BT28 3BH Accountants HM Chartered Accountants 6th Floor East Tower Lanyon Plaza 8 Lanyon Place Belfast Co. Antrim BT1 3LP

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ULSTER FRIENDS TRUSTEES, LIMITED

CONTENTS

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Director's report 1-3
Independent examiner's report 4
Statement offinancial activities 5
Balance sheet 6
Notestothefinancialstatements 7-13

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ULSTER FRIENDS TRUSTEES, LIMITED

DIRECTOR'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

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The directors present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 5 April 2025.

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the the Companies Act 2006 and “Accounting and Reporting by 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 (FRS 102)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2016)

Objectives and activities

The objectives of the company are set out in the Memorandum of Association and can be summarised as to hold in trust the properties and investments of Ulster Quarterly Meeting and its constituent meetings. The company also has certain responsibilities for management of trusts and legacies on behalf of meetings of Ulster Quarterly Meeting.

The activities of the company during the year included overseeing of investments on behalf of meetings and distribution of the income of the Jessie Cairns Bequest Fund to the beneficiaries.

The Company is the legal holder of the James and Elizabeth Muriel Young Old People’s Home Trust and appoints a committee to administer these funds based on nominations from Ulster Quarterly Meeting. The work of the Trust is reported annually to Ulster Quarterly Meeting. The directors have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the company should undertake.

The directors have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the company should undertake.

Achievements and performance

The market value of investments held at the year end was £1,540,779 (2024: £1,500,567) relating to James and Elizabeth Muriel Young Old Peoples Homes Trust. The income received in the year relating to these investments was £59,431 (2024: £57,097). This showsa yield on investment of 3.86% (2024: 3.81%).

Financial review

During the year ended 5 April 2025, the company continued successfully to fulfil its role of holding the properties and investments for Ulster Quarterly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends.

Income for the year totaled £69,448. Of this £68,695 was distributed by way of heating and assistance grants on behalf of James & Elizabeth Muriel Young Old People’s Home and £7,700 was distributed to Meetings from the Jessie Cairns Bequest. A further £15,577 was spent in support and governance costs of the company. Net outgoing resources of £22,523 were utilised from the reserves. Net gains on investments in the year of £31,730 means unrestricted reserves stand at £1,573,059.

Of the reserves, £1,540,779 is held in the form of investments and £41,380 is held in bank accounts or on deposit with Evelyn Partners, the company’s investment advisers. The amount held on deposit varies with the acquisition or disposal of investments and the directors take the advice of Evelyn Partners on the levels of money held on deposit.

Given the company’s role, the directors do not feel it is necessary to hold a specific level of reserves and, accordingly, no formal reserves policy is in place.

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ULSTER FRIENDS TRUSTEES, LIMITED

DIRECTOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025 DeeeT e en ng e

The directors have agreed a written investment policy which was approved by Ulster Quarterly Meeting and is reviewed annually. In line with this policy, which is shared with the company’s investment advisers, Trustees seek to produce the best possible financial return within an acceptable level of risk. The investment objective is a balance between income and capital growth. The investments should reflect the principles of the Religious Society of Friends, including integrity, simplicity, peace and caring for the individual. It aims to exclude investments in companies such as those that trade in fossil fuels, armaments, alcohol, tobacco or gambling. The directors are also committed to investments that embed environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into their processes.

The main risks identified by the directors are in respect of investments: ¢ risk of loss of value in investments ° risk of insufficient investment income being generated for the charity to fulfil its objectives

The directors have appointed Evelyn Partners as investment managers and advisers.

Trustees rely on income from investments to fund grant making by the committee of the James & Elizabeth Muriel Young Old People’s Home Trust and to generate investment income to fund the activities of the bodies specified by the Jessie Cairns Bequest.

Trustees invest to mitigate long term inflation risk. Trustees are willing to accept a medium level of risk and recognise that income and capital values will fluctuate over time. Investments will be held in a range of equities and unit trusts, subject to the ethical investment requirements.

Structure, governance and management

Ulster Friends Trustees Ltd is a company limited by guarantee (registered as NI001133) and without share capital.

In 2022 following consultation with members, our Articles of Association were revised and updated to reflect more accurately our charitable objectives. The revised articles were agreed by written resolution on 23rd May 2022 and lodged on the Companies Register in June 2022.The company was subsequently accepted and registered as a charity with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland on 25th July 2022 under registration number NIC108346.

The business of the company is managed by the Directors of whom there will be at least four and not more than seven. Under the revised Articles of Association, three directors will be appointed by Ulster Quarterly Meeting and the only members of the charity are the directors.

There were 7 directors who served during the year: Daniel Sinton (Chairperson) Margrit E Grey Nigel R Hampton Derek G Hobson Peter G Lawson Philip A McDonagh W Paul Sinton

In February 2023, Margrit Grey, Peter Lawson and Philip McDonagh were appointed by Ulster Quarterly Meeting as Directors to serve for a three-year period until February 2026.

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DIRECTOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)

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Funds held as custodian trustee

The company holds or administers investments (none of which appear on the balance sheet of the company) on behalf of the following meetings:

The Director's report was approved by the Board of Directors.

Daniel H Sinton - Chairperson DirectorDated: (om. tow 2025

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ULSTER FRIENDS TRUSTEES, LIMITED

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE DIRECTORS OF ULSTER FRIENDS TRUSTEES, LIMITED

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We report to the directors on our examination of the accounts of Ulster Friends Trustees, Limited (the company) for the year ended 5 April 2025.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees (and also its directors 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 (the 2006 Act).

We are satisfied that the accounts of the company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, we report in respect of our examination of the company’s accounts carried out under section 65 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. In carrying out our examination we have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act.

Independent examiner's statement

We have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

HM” Chotered Recontets

HM Chartered Accountants Chartered Accountants 6th Floor East Tower Lanyon Plaza 8 Lanyon Place Belfast Co. Antrim BT1 3LP

Dated: 2olelas

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ULSTER FRIENDS TRUSTEES, LIMITED

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

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Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
funds funds 2025 2024
Notes £ £ £ £
Income from:
Donations and legacies 2 1,460 8,557 10,017 11,531
Investments 3 59,431 - 59,431 57,429
Total income 60,891 8,557 69,448 68,960
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities 4 82,575 9,396 91,971 104,837
Net income/(expenditure) (21,684) (839) (22,523) (35,877)
Net gains/(losses) on investments 8 31,730 - 31,730 30,606
Netmovement in funds 10,046 (839) 9,207 (5,271)
Fund balances at 6 April 2024 1,563,013 8,139 1,571,152 1,576,423
Fundbalancesat5April2025 1,573,059 7,300 1,580,359 1,571,152

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006.

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ULSTER FRIENDS TRUSTEES, LIMITED

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 5 APRIL 2025

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2025 2024
Notes £ £ £ £
Fixed assets
Investments
11 1,540,779 4,500,567
Current assets
Debiors
Cash atbank and in hand
12 22,733
18,647
52,985
19,400
41,380 72,385
Creditors: amounts falling due within
oneyear
13 (1,800) (1,800)
Netcurrentassets 39,580 70,585
Total assets less current liabilities 1,580,359 1,571,152
The funds ofthe company
Restrictedincomefunds
Unrestricted funds
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7,300
1,573,059
8,139
1,563,013
1,580,359 1,571,152

The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 5 April 2025.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the directors on 2d Seoeanber 2015

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Company registration number NI001133 (Northern Ireland)

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ULSTER FRIENDS TRUSTEES, LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

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Charity information

Ulster Friends Trustees, Limited is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in Northem Ireland. The registered office is Friends’ School Lisburn, 6 Magheralave Road, Lisburn, BT28 3BH.

1.1 Accounting convention The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Companies Act 2006 and “Accounting and Reporting by 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 (FRS 102)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2016). The company is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102. The company has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, [modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value]. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

At the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 Charitable funds Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the directors in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the company.

1.4 Income Income is recognised when the company is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the company has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the company has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.

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ULSTER FRIENDS TRUSTEES, LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025 —_—————— EEE 1 Accounting policies (Continued)

1.5 Expenditure Expenditure is included in the statement of Financial Activities on an accruals basis, exclusive of any VAT which can be recovered. Certain expenditure is directly attributable to specific activities and has been included in those cost categories. Certain other costs, which are attributable to more than one activity are apportioned across cost categories.

Grant payments to the elderly are charged to the statement of financial activities as approved.

1.6 Fixed asset investments Dividends and interest received on gilt edged securities are credited to the statement of financial activities on the basis of cash received in the year.

Bank interest receivable is credited to the statement of financial activities on an accrual basis.

Investments are stated in the balance sheet at market value as at the balance sheet date. All movements in value arising from investment changes or revaluation are shown in the statement of financial activities.

1.7 Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.8 Financial instruments The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the company's balance sheet when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

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ULSTER FRIENDS TRUSTEES, LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

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Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the company’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

2 Income from donations and legacies

Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds funds funds
2025 2025 2025 2024 2024 2024
£ £ £ £ £ £
Donations and gifts 1,460 8,557 10,017 1,760 9,771 11,531
Donations and gifts
Contributions by meeting
to costs ofadministration
1,460 - 1,460 1,760 - 1,760
Income from Jessie
Cairns Bequest - 8,557 8,557 - 9,771 9,771
1,460 8,557 10,017 1,760 9,771 11,531

3 Income from investments

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2025 2024
£ £
Other income 59,057 57,097
Interest receivable 374 332
59,431 57,429

All investment income is unrestricted in 2024 & 2025.

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ULSTER FRIENDS TRUSTEES, LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

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4 Expenditure on charitable activities

Charitable
activities
Charitable
activities
2025 2024
£ £
Direct costs
Olderpersons heating allowance 58,399 65,999
Otherassistance grants 10,295 16,311
Distributions to meetings 7,700 6,900
76,394 89,210
Share ofsupportand governance costs (see note 5)
Support
Governance
13,597
1,980
13,827
1,800
91,971 104,837
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
82,575 95,846
Restricted funds 9,396 8,991
91,971 104,837
5 Supportcosts allocated to activities
2025 2024
£ £
Bank charges 176 231
Stockbroker fees 11,708 12,083
Stationery, postage and sundries 673 473
Levyfees paid byJEMYfund
Governance costs
1,040
1,980
1,040
1,800
15,577 15,627
Analysed between:
Charitable activities 15,577 15,627
6 Netmovement in funds 2025 2024
£ £
The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting):
Fees payable forthe independent examination ofthe charity's financial
statements
1,980 1,800

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ULSTER FRIENDS TRUSTEES, LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

7 Directors

None of the directors (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the company during the year.

8 Gains and losses on investments

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2025 2024
Gains/(losses) arising on: £ £
Revaluation ofinvestments 31,730 30,606
9 Employees
The average monthly number ofemployees during theyear was:
2025 2024
Number Number
Total - -

There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.

10 Taxation

The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.

11. Fixed asset investments

Investments
£
Cost orvaluation
At6April 2024 1,500,567
Additions
Valuation changes
Disposals
328,744
31,730
(320,262)
At 5April 2025 1,540,779
Carrying amount
At 05April 2025 1,540,779
At05April2024 1,500,567

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ULSTER FRIENDS TRUSTEES, LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

12 Debtors

12 Debtors
2025 2024
Amounts falling duewithin one year: £ £
Other debtors 22,733 52,985
13 Creditors: amounts falling due within oneyear
2025 2024
£ £
Accrualsanddeferredincome 1,800 1,800

14 Restricted funds

The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.

At 6 April Incoming Resources At 5April
2024 resources expended 2025
£ £ £ £
Jessie Cairns Bequest 8,139 8,557 (9,396) 7,300
Previous year: At6April
2023
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
At 5April
2024
£ £ £ £
JessieCairnsBequest 7,359 9,771 (8,991) 8,139

The transfer during the year represents restricted expenditure from previous years that was incorrectly accounted for as unrestricted

15 Unrestricted funds

The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.

At6April
2024
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Gains and
losses
At 5April
2025
£ £ £ £ £
General funds 1,563,013 60,891 (82,575) 31,730 1,573,059

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ULSTER FRIENDS TRUSTEES, LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

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(Continued)

Previous year: At6April
2023
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Gains and
losses
At 5April
2024
£ £ £ £ £
General funds 1,569,064 59,189 (95,846) 30,606 1,563,013
Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds
2025 2025 2025
£ £ £
At 5 April 2025:
Investments 1,533,479 7,300 1,540,779
Current assets/(liabilities) 39,580 - 39,580
1,573,059 7,300 1,580,359
Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds
2024 2024 2024
£ £ £
At 5 April 2024:
Investments 1,500,567 - 1,500,567
Current assets/(liabilities) 62,446 8,139 70,585
1,563,013 8,139 1,571,152

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