Ancre Somme Association
Annual Report and Recelpts and Payments Account
For the period ended 30th September 2024
Northern Ireland Charities Number: 108368

Ancre Somme Association
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Trustees, Annual Report for the period ended 30th September 2023
The trustees present the annual report and accounts for Ancre Somme Association for the year
ended 30th September 2023.
ObJectlves and Actlvltles
Educate our communities about our Armed Forces history from WWI, WW2 and all subsequent wars and
confllct's. Or8anise or assist In organising meetings, lectures, classes and exhibitions, and publish or asslst
in publishlng reports, periodlcals, recordings, books or other documents or information.Remember the
brave men and women of our Armed Forces who have paid the ultimate sacrifice from WWI to the
present dav.
Promote and carry out, or asslst In promoting and carrying out research, surveys and investigations and
publish the useful results thereof.
Recruit and train volunteers with relevant skills to carry out the purposes of the Charity. Support our
Armed Forces and our Armed Forces charities and leave a legacy for future generation5.
Achievements & Performance
Nov 2022 we had our annual pllgrlmage to Stormont as we remembered Lord and Lady Craigavon. Jan
2023 we unveiled a memorlal plaque in memory of our past members.
Aprll 2023 our charity announced Squadron Leader Graham Dodds MBE DL as our new UK Ambassador.
In the same month we also agreed to help with the purchase of new trees for the repopulation of
Thiepval Wood.
May 2023 we opened our Empire Poppy Store. The store is a Community Interest Company. Our
Coronatlon brooch appeared on ITV'S This Morning programme.
July 2023 we presented a portrait of Field Marshall Sir Henry Hughes Wilson, 1st Baronet, GCB, DSO to
Carol Walker MBE the director of the Somme Association. The portrait now adorns the wall in Ulster
Tower, France.
August 2023 we held the inaugural meeting ofthe Bernard McQuirt VC Mem Committee to explore the
possibility of eretting a memorial in his place of birth, Donaghcloney.
Sep 2023 we launched our Purple Poppy Memorial Fund which will create the first memorial In N Ireland
to animals served in WWI.
Sep 2023 we also hosted a Service of Thanksgivin& giving thanks for the Ilfe of Queen Ellzabeth
11. This was attended by various dignitaries including Vice Lord Lleutenant of Co Armagh Mr Rlchard
Hamilton-stubber, Lord Mayor, MPS, Councillors and MLAS also attended.
Financial Review
The charities funds continue to grow and remain strong allowing it to Carry out its activities and
objectives.
Golng Concern
The trustees have reviewed their financial position and are in a position to contlnue runnlng
events next year. The nature and number of events wlll be dependent on the what fundln8
opportunities arise and how they fit ir) with the groups aims and objectives. As such the
financial statements for the year ended 30th September 2023 can be signed off a5 a going concern.

Structure Governance and Mana ement
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Governlng Document and Constltutlon of the Charlty
The charity is governed by its constitution.
Recruitment and Appolntment of Volunteers
The Trustees welcome new volunteers to help with the running of the charity, any new volunteers
initially meet with the Trustees so they have a understanding of the work involved are given
training and support.
Organlsatlonal Structure
The governing body of the charity is the board of trustee's who are listed on the information page.
The charity is run by the trustee's who work together to make decisions regarding the running
of the charity.
Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustee's Report and the Statement of Receipts
and Payments and Statement of Assets and Liabilities in accordance wlth appllcable law and
regulations.
The law applicable to Charities in Northern Ireland with income of less than £250,000 requires
the Trustees to prepare a statement of Receipts and Payments and a Statement of Assets and
Liabilities for each financial year.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records that are sufficent to show and
explain thetransartions and disclose with reasonable accruacy at any time theAssets and
Llabilities of the charity. They are also responsible for safeguarding the Assets of the charlty
and hence taking resaonable steps for the Prevention and detection of fraud and other
irregularities.
ststement as to dIsclosu￿ to our examiners
In so far as the trustees are aware at the timing of approving our trustees, annual report-
there is no relevant audit information of which the charity's auditor is unaware: and
- the trustees have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves
aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the charity's auditor is
aware of that information.
Public Benefit Statement
The trustees are satisfied that it adheres to the public benefit test set out by the Charities
Commission of Northern Ireland due to the objectives it provide5.
Independent Examlner
The examiner, W J Mcclelland & Co have indicated theirwillingness to continue in office.
On behalf of the Trustees
M Jameson -Trustee
G Bleakney- Trustee

Independent Examiner's Report to Ancre Somme Assoclatlon
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I report on the accounts of the charity forthe period ended 30th September 2024 which are set out on
pages 5-6.
Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examlner
As the charitws trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the
Charities Act (Northern Irelandl 2008.
It is my responsibility to:
examinp the accounts under section 65 of the Charitles Act:
follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern
Ireland under section 65{9llbl of the Charitie5 Act- and
State whether particular matter5 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 Dirertions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland
under section 65{91{bl 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 record5
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 matter5 {11 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.
WJ Mcclelland
Certified Public Accountants
7A Gilford Street
Tandragee
County Armagh
BT67 2DA
Date: 28 July 2025

Ancre Somme Association
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Statement of Receipts & Payments for the period ended 30th September 2024
Unrestrlcted Restrlrted
Note funds
funds
Prior year
Total funds total funds
Income from:
Donations
Fundraising
Grant Funding
Total Income
11,600
24,992
12,025
48,617
11,600
24,992
12,025
48,617
1,165
42,659
8,588
52,412
Expenditure on:
Fundraising
Charitable Activities
Total expendtture
Net income / (expenditure) resources
40,047
29,866
69,913
121,295)
40,047
95.958
29.866
5,128
69,913
101,086
121,295) {48,674}

Ancre Somme Association
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Statement of Assets & Liabilities- Period Ended 30th September 2024
2024
2023
Reconciliation of funds at 31st Sep 2024
Total funds brought forward
Surplus/{deficit) this year end
Total funds carried forward
59,164
-21,295
37,869
53,271
-2,893
50,378
Bank & Cash Balances
Cash at bank and in hand
59,164
59,164
59,164
59,164
Represented by
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
Total Funds
59,164
59,164
59,164
59,164
Notes on pages 7 to 8 are an integral part of these financial statements.
The financial statements on pages 5 to 6 were approved by the Board of Trustees on
3 April 2025 and Signed on its behalf by:
Mark Jameson
Chair Person
Gillian Bleakney Treasurer

Ancre Somme Association
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Notes to the financial statements for the period ended 30th September 2024
l. Accounting policies
The principal accounting policies adopted, judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty in the
preparation of the financial statements are as follows".
a) Preparation of accounts on a going concem basis
The Group meets its financial obligations mainly from income received at events the Group run and also from
making grant funding applications for specific purposes. The Group has some reserves and so if there was a fall in
income then it could still continue but with reduced activity. The expenditure relating to grant income is mostly
dependent-on the funding being successful and a5 such rfthi5 income dropped then the group would also have a
drop in expenditure. Therefore these financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.
b) Income
Income is accounted for on a cash receipts basis as the amount is collected and are allocated as either restrlcted
or unrestricted funds according to the terms of the donation.
cl Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised on a cash payments basis.
d) Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents includes cash in hand, deposits held at call wlth banks, other short-term highly liquid
investments with original maturities of three months or less and bank overdrafts,
i) Funds
Funds are classified as elther restricted funds or unrestricted funds, defined as follows..
Restricted funds are funds subject to 5pecrfic requirements as to their use which may be declared by the donor or
with their authority or created through legal processes, but still within the wider objects of the Group.
Unrestricted funds are expendable at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the objects of the charity. If
parts of the unrestricted funds are earmarked at the discretion of the trustees for a particular purpose, they are
designated as a separate fund. This designation has an administrative purpose only and does not legally restrict
the trustees, discretion to apply the fund.
2. Fundraising
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total 2024
Total 2023
Service Collection
Sale of Merchandise
Trip
M¢Grath Festlval
841
14,127
20,608
1,015
36,592
841
14,127
20,608
1,015
36,592
31,873
loo
9,845
42,659
3. Grants
Unrestrirted
Restricted
Total 2024
Total 2023
Grants
12,025
12,025
8,588
12,025
12,025
8,588

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4. Analysls of Expendlture
Unrestrirted
Restricted
Total 2024
Total 2023
Fundraising
Purchases
62,363
62,363
25,601
Total
62,363
62,363
25,601
Charitable Artlvlties
Donatlons
Printingi Postage & Stationery
Trlp Refund
Rent, Heat & Light
To Empire Poppy Store
Bank Charges
Grant Refund
General Expenses
Bench Deposit Refund
Heny Wilson Framing
McGrath Festival
Empire Poppy Store
Band/Singer
Bus Hlre
Wreaths
350
745
350
745
275
59
200
3,504
1,105
109
150
879
275
120
461
9,681
3.504
3.504
136
136
2,808
2,808
Total
7,550
7,550
16,818
5. Taxatlon
Ancre Somme Assoclatlon is not subject to taxation on Its charltable activities.
6. Analysls of trustee remuneratlon and expenses.
No Trustee received any payments otherthan for out of pocket expense5 incurred on behalf of the group