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2023-02-28-accounts

Company registered number: NI651194 Registered Charity number: NIC108395

TRANS PRIDE NORTHERN IRELAND

(Private company limited by guarantee without share capital) TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2023

Tony Clarke

Clarke&Co. Accountants

53 Andersonstown Road Belfast BT11 9AG

TRANS PRIDE NORTHERN IRELAND

CONTENTS PAGE
Reference and administrative details of the charity, its trustees and
advisers 1
Annual Report of the Trustees 2-5
Independent examiners report 6-7
Statement of Financial Activities 8
Balance Sheet 9
Notes to the Financial Statements 10 - 15

TRANS PRIDE NORTHERN IRELAND

(Private company limited by guarantee without share capital) TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2023

Trustees' Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report)

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a Memorandum and Articles of Association, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006. The company was incorporated on 22nd February 2018.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered Company number

NI651194

Registered Charity number: NIC108395

NI00781

Registered office

23-31 Waring Street Belfast BT1 2DX

CHAIRPERSON

Adrianne Elson

TRUSTEES

Michael Steven Adrianne Elson John O'Doherty Leo Lardie

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER

Tony Clarke

53 Andersontown Road Belfast BT11 9AG

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Trustees' Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report)

The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the company from the 01 March 2022 to 28 February 2023. The Trustees confirm that the Annual Report and financial statements of the company comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the company's governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practices (SORP), applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015) as amended by Update Bulletin 1 (effective 1 January 2015).

Since the company qualifies as small under section 383, the strategic report required of medium and large companies under The Companies Act 2016 (Strategic Report and Director's Report) Regualtions 2013 is not required.

Structure, Governance and Trustees

Trans Pride Northern Ireland, is registered as a charity with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, registered Charity number NIC108395 and was incorporated as a company limited by guarantee in Northern Ireland, registration number NI651194.

The Personnel

The Board of Directors of Trans Pride Nl constituted at the Annual General Meeting on 8th November 2022

consisted of Michael Steven, Adrianne Elson, John O’Doherty and Leo Lardie.

Chairs’ Statement:

In 2022 Trans Pride NI returned with a very successful Cabaret celebration event and a rally attended by over 200 people.

Stalls were provided for the leading LGBTQIA+ and Trans and Non-Binary organisations to engage with attendees and sign-post to services and support. The event was also addressed by Commonwealth Gold Medallist Emma Rose, a transgender athlete from Belfast. Trans Pride NI still runs the trans information directory online and provides relevant information and news to trans people on social media, in order to raise awareness of trans people, celebrate gender diversity and ensure gender equality.

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Trustees' Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) continued...

Chairs’ Statement (continued)

Trans Pride NI is still a member of the European Pride Organisers Association, Trans Pride UK Network the UK Pride Organisers Network, NICVA, Social Enterprise NI, NI Business and Human Rights Forum, the LGBT Consortium, the Ireland Pride Network, and had a Transgender Day of Visibility event online.

We wish to take this opportunity to thank each of the Office Bearers, Trustees, Members and Volunteers who have given freely of their time and energy to help make Trans Pride Nl a continuing success.

Goals

(a) To improve the lives of Trans, Non-binary and Intersex people and including all LGBT+ sexual orientations and gender identities (“LGBT+ people”) in the city of Northern Ireland (the “area of benefit”) by promoting awareness of the arts, cultural heritage, history, lives and experiences of Trans, Non-Binary and Intersex people in Belfast, and by promoting awareness and support for Trans, Non-Binary and Intersex people to all citizens of Northern Ireland to benefit LGBT+ people and enhance their place as equal citizens in the city;

(b) to increase public awareness and the education of the general public in relation to lives, issues, history, and culture affecting Trans, Non-Binary and Intersex people in Northern

(c) to increase support for equality and diversity in Belfast and contribute to reducing discrimination against Trans, Non-Binary and Intersex people in Northern Ireland;

(d) to organise and deliver an annual Trans, Non-Binary and Intersex festival, “TRANSGENDER PRIDE FESTIVAL” and supporting events throughout the area of benefit including music, visual art, comedy, theatre, film and literature events and other associated activities;

(e) to promote and assist in the co-operation and networking between voluntary and community organisations and individuals engaged in programmes of public education designed to increase public understanding and awareness of Trans, Non-Binary and Intersex people;

(f) to advance any other exclusively charitable purpose as the directors, may from time to time, decide in accordance with Charity law. The Charity shall endeavour to operate in an open, accountable and inclusive way in all its activities;

(g) To empower and support other local Pride organisations in their efforts to plan and promote pride celebrations and to take part in national Pride organisations in the UK and Ireland as well as European and global Pride networks.

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Charity Commission for N. Ireland

Trans Pride NI become a Registered Charity on 18th January 2022.

Finance and Fundraising

Trans Pride Nl has a charitable bank account to hold its funds and a PayPal account to receive online donations. Trans Pride Nl is a Registered Charity, Registration number NIC108395. Trans Pride Nl is going to try and raise money from improved online donations, donations from street collections, applying for Belfast City Council Festival funding, donations from Belfast Pride and fundraising events for example at the Trans Cabaret.

Going Concern

After making appropraite enquiries, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseable future. For this reason they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details reqarding the adoption of the going concern basis can be found in the Accounting Policies.

Financial Review

The results for the year ended 28 February 2023 are set out on pages 9 and 10 of the financial statements.

The total income for the year ending 28th February 2023 was £591 (2022: £113). The total expenditure was £1289 (2022: £124).

The Trustees consider that the unrestricted funds of the charity is sufficient and adequate to fulfil their obligations. The charity has £2533 in reserves (2022: £3230).

Reserves Policy

The income of the Company is considered adequate and the risks associated with any significant reduction in income is regarded as unlikely. The Trustees are satisfied with the current level of reserves at the present time. The Trustees are reviewing the Reserves Policy in the current year.

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Trustees' Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) continued... Trustees' responsibilities statement

The Trustees (who are also directors of Trans Pride Northern Ireland for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standard (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under company law the Trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the income resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditue of the charitable company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charitable company's transaction and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and the enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2016. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

This report was approved by the Trustees, on 26th October 2023 and signed on their behalf

Michael Steven Michael Steven Trustee

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF TRANS PRIDE NORTHERN IRELAND.

I report on the financial statements of the company for the year ended 28 February 2023 which are set out on pages 8 and 9.

This report is made solely to the company's Trustees, as a body in accordance with section 65(3)(a) of the Charities Act Northern Ireland 2008 and regulations made under section 66 of the Act. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the company's Trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an independent examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and the company's Trustees as a body, for my work of this report.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

As the company's Trustees (and also the directors of the company for the purpose of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. Having satisfied myself that the company is not subject to audit under company law, and is eligible for Independent examination.

It is my responsibility to:

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 65(9)(b) 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 was also included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as charity trustees concerning any such matters.

Independent examiner’s statement

My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe:

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF TRANS PRIDE NORTHERN IRELAND (continued)

I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (1) to (4) 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.

27/02/2024

Tony Clarke Date: 53 Andersonstown Road Belfast BT11 9AG

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TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2023

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCORPORATING THE INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

ACCOUNT
Note
2
Charitable Activities
3
6
Reconciliation of Funds
Total funds brought forward
12
11
Income from:
Donations and Legacies
Total Funds carried forward
Total Income
Expenditure on:
Charitable Activities
Total Expenditure:
Net income/(Expenditure)
Transfers between funds
Net movement in funds		 Year to
Unrestricted
Restricted
28-Feb-23
Funds
Funds
TOTAL
£
£
£
291
300
591
-
-
-
291
300
591
989
300
1,289
989
300
1,289
(698)
-
(698)
-
-
-
(698)
-
(698)
3,230
-
3,230
2,533
-
2,533		 Year to
28-Feb-22
TOTAL
£
113
-
113
124
124
(11)
-
(11)
3,241
3,230

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

All incoming resources and resources expended 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.

The notes on page 10 to 15 form an integral part of these accounts

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Note
Debtors
8
-
2,533
2,533
Liabilities
10
-
Funds
Restricted
Unrestricted
TOTAL FUNDS
11
BALANCE SHEET
As at 28 February 2023
Fixed Assets
Tangible Assets
Current Assets
Cash at bank
Creditors:amounts falling due within one year
Net Current Assets
Net assets		 Note
Debtors
8
-
2,533
2,533
Liabilities
10
-
Funds
Restricted
Unrestricted
TOTAL FUNDS
11
BALANCE SHEET
As at 28 February 2023
Fixed Assets
Tangible Assets
Current Assets
Cash at bank
Creditors:amounts falling due within one year
Net Current Assets
Net assets
2,533
-

The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 28 February 2022.

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for ensuring that the charity keeps accounting records which comply with section 386 of the Act and for preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of the financial year and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for the financial year in accordance with the requirements of sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the company.

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 board directors on 26th October 2023 and were signed on their behalf by:

Michael Steven

Michael Steven

Trustee

The notes on page 11 to 16 form and integral part of these accounts

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

Trans Pride Northern Ireland is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in Northern Ireland.

The registered office is: 23-31 Waring Street, Belfast, BT1 2DX

1.1 Accounting convention

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, 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 charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The charity 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 charity. 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.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees 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 trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives unless the funds have been designated for other purposes.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.

1.4 Incoming resources

Income is recognised when the charity 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.

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS CONTINUED…

1.4 Incoming resources (continued)

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity 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.

Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable and represents amounts receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of business, net of discounts, VAT and other sales related taxes.

1.5 Resources expended

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measure reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category.

The charity is below the charity audit threshold and therefore is exempt from reporting expenditure on an activity basis. The charity has opted to report by the nature of expenditure rather than on an activity basis.

1.6 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Fixtures and Fittings 15% on cost Computers 20% on cost

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 charity 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 charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to 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

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS CONTINUED…

1.9 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.

1.10 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.

1.11 Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.12 Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee's services are received.

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

1.13 Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the charity's accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS CONTINUED…

2
**3 **		 Income from Donations and Grants
Unison
Donations
Totals 2023
Totals 2022
Income from Charitable Activities
General
Membership
Totals 2023
Totals 2022		 2023
2022
Unrestricted
Restricted
Funds
Funds
TOTAL
TOTAL
£
£
£
£
-
300
300
-
291
-
291
113
291
300
591
113
113
-
591
2023
2022
Unrestricted
Restricted
Funds
Funds
TOTAL
TOTAL
£
£
£
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
**4 ** Staff Costs and Numbers
Gross Wages and Salaries		 2023
2022
£
£
-
-
-
-

No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 (2022: Nil)

The average monthly number of employees during the year, calculated on the basis of full time equivalents, was as follows:

2023 2022
Number Number
- -

5 Related party transactions

There were no related party transactions during the year.

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS CONTINUED…

6 Expenditure

Charitable Activities
Stationary
Equipment
Advertising
Hired staff
Insurance
Total 2023
Total 2022		 2023
2022
Unrestricted
Restricted
Funds
Funds
TOTAL
TOTAL
£
£
£
£
13
-
13
13
80
300
380
-
51
-
51
51
-
-
-
60
809
-
809
-
953
300
1,253
124
124
-
124

7 Trustees remuneration & expenses

During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration (2022 - £NIL). During the year, no Trustees received any benefits in kind (2022 - £NIL).

During the year, no Trustees received any reimbursement of expenses (2022 - £NIL).

8 Debtors

Debtors
Grants Receivable
Prepayments		 2023
2022
£
£
-
-
-
-
-
-

9 Independent examiner's remuneration

The price of this independent Exmaination was £60.00 (2022:60.00)

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS CONTINUED…

10 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

Accruals & Deferred Income
Government Pension
Other Creditors
Statement of funds- current year
Restricted funds
Unison
Total restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
General funds
Membership
Donations
Total Unrestricted funds
Total of funds - current year		 Balance
at 1
March
2022
Income
Expenditure		 2023
2022
£
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Transfer
in/out
Balance at
28
February
2023
£
£
£
-
300
(300)		 £
£
-
-
-
300
(300)
3,230
-
-
-
-
-
-
291
(989)		 -
-
(698)
2,532
-
-
698
-
3,230
291
(989)		 -
2,532
3,230
591
**(1,289) **		 -
2,532

11 Statement of funds - current year

12 Statement of fund - prior year

Statement of fund- prior year
Total unrestricted funds
Total restricted funds
Total of funds - prior year		 Balance
at 1
March
2021
Income
Expenditure
Transfer
in/out
Balance at
28
February
2022
3,241
113
124
-
3,230
-
-
-
-
-
3,241
-
3,230

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