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Company registration number: N1683031
Charity registration number.. 108401
Dechomet Community Group Ltd
(A company limited by guarantee)
Annual Report and Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 October 2023

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Contents
Reference and Administrative Details
Trustees, Report
2to4
Independent Examiner's Report
5t06
Statement of Financial Activities
7t08
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements
10t014

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Dechomet Community Group Ltd
Reference and Administrative Details
Charity Registration Number
108401
Company Registration Number N1683031
The charity is incorporated in Northern Ireland.
1 Closkelt Road
Castlewellan
Co Down
BT319QE
Registered Office
Independent Examiner
KPS Accountants Limited
50A Main Str*t
Newcasue
Co Down
BT33 OAD
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Trustees. Report
The trustees, who are directors for the purposes of company law, present the annual report together with
the financial statements and auditors. report of the charitable company for the year ended 31 October
2023.
Objectives and activities
Objects and aims
Dechomet Community Group Ltd is based in a rural isolated Community in Co Down, In the period of this
report we ran a successful set of activities in the heart of the community bringing the community together
promoting social inclusion to all regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, sexual
orientation, transgender identity or religionlbelief.
Dechomet Community Group Ltd is established to"
.Promote the health and well-being of the inhabitants (beneficiaries) of Dechomet, helping to improve life
expectancy and the avoidance of premature deaths
.The promotion of good community relations among the beneficiaries regardless of religious belief,
political opinion, marital status or sexual orientation
.To promote social inclusion, reduce isolation and increase social nelworks for the inhabitants of
Dechomet and surrounding rural area.,
.To advan￿ education, personal development and facilitate shared learning for all residents of the area
of benefit.,
.To promote community development and capacity building through establishing activity programmes that
will engage the beneficiaries, young and old, and lead to improved confidence and self*steem and a
reduction of anti-social behaviour and crime in this isolated, rural area.
Objectives, strategies and activities
We applied for and successful in attracting funding from several agencies including Awards for all and
Newry and Mourne council
This funding enabled us to provide programs in the heart of the community for all the community at a time
when our community was still suffering the aftereffects of COVID and the lack of programs in the area.
We ran a successful Christmas event in December wth a Christmas Tree switch on and a video of Santa
visiting both Dechomet and Drumadonnell primary school and leaving a selection box for all the children.
This was shared on our social channels aimed at both young and old.
In the spring we launched a successful Yoga program for the ladies in the community at the local school
hall and continued into the Autumn months which was well attended and supported throughout the year.
As we moved into the summer we provided a very successful summer scheme facilitated by an
CoreKidsNI for Circa 120 children in the community providing a free Summer scheme for one week at the
height of the summer that was well attended and enjoyed by all.
We used social media, the local schools and word of mouth to promote these events and we were very
grateful to the funding bodies for their support.
The majority of this funding was spent in 2023 and we were able to continue these activities into 2024
with a Surplus that was not spent in the accounting period.
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Trustees. Report
Trustees and officers
The trustees and offi￿rS serving during the year and since the year end were as follows..
Trustees..
Liam Patrick Doyle
Martin Kearney
Margaret Mary Doyle
Roisin O'Higgins
Karen Malcomson
Structure. governance and management
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its goveming document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company,
limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
Risk management
The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure
appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
Statement of trustees. responsibilities
The trustees {who are also the directors of Dechomet Community Group Ltd 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 Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted
Accounting Practice), including FRS 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland"
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 incoming resources
and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that
period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to..
select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently.,
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP"
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.,
state whether applicable accounting standards, comprising FRS 102 have been followed, subject to
any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements., and
prepare the financial statements on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that
the charitable company will continue in business.
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Trustees. Report
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that can disclose with reasonable
accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitsble company and enable them to ensure that the
financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006and Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. They
are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hen￿ for tsking
reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information
included on the charitable company's website. Legislation goveming the preparation and dissemination of
financial ststements may differ from legislation in otherjurisdictions.
The annual report was approved by the trustees of the charity on 24 February 2025 and signed on its
behalf by..
M Keamey
241Feb12025 11.'44'.44
Martin Kearney
Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of Dechomet Community Group
Ltd {'the Company.)
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31
October 2023.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees {and also the directors of the company 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 (Northem Ireland) 2008.,
follow the prO￿dureS 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 examinerfs report
I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and my
examination was carried out in accordan￿ with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission
for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act. The examination included a review of the
accounting records kept 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
from you as charity trustees conceming any such matters.
My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe..
1. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with sects.on 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 infomiation needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
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Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of Dechomet Community Group
Ltd {'the Company.)
Independent examiner's statement
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.
N Toner
241Feb12025 11..45=35
Nicole Toner
ACCA
KPS Accountants Ltd
50A Main Street
Newcastle
Co Down
BT33 OAD
24 February 2025
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Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 October 2023
{Including Income and Expenditure Account and Ststement of Totsl Recognised
Gains and Losses)
Unrestricted
funds
Total
2023
Note
Income and Endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Other trading activities
9,990
2,086
9,990
2,086
Total income
12,076
12,076
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
(6.113)
(874)
(6,1131
(874)
Total expenditure
(6,987)
(6,9871
Net income
5,089
5,089
Net movement in funds
5,089
5,089
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forNard
Total funds carried forward
234
234
4,855
4,855
The notes on pages 10 to 14 fomi an integral part of these financial statements.
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Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 October 2023
{Including Income and Expenditure Account and Ststement of Totsl Recognised
Gains and Losses)
Unrestricted
funds
Total
2022
Note
Income and Endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Other trading activities
12,224
1,781
12,224
1,781
Total income
14,005
14,005
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
(11,420)
(2,819)
{11,4201
(2,8191
Total expenditure
(14,239)
{14,239)
Net expenditure
Net movement in funds
234
234
(234)
(234)
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds carried forward
234
234
All of the charity's activities derive from continuing operations during the above tsvo periods.
The funds breakdown for 2022 is shown in note 8.
The notes on pages 10 to 14 fomi an integral part of these financial statements.
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(Registration number: N1683031)
Balance Sheet as at 31 October 2023
2023
2022
Note
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand
5,515
Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
Net assetsl(liabilities)
(660)
(600)
4,855
234
Funds of the charity:
Unrestricted income funds
Unrestricted funds
4,855
(234)
Total funds
4,855
(234)
The financial statements on pages 7 to 14 were approved by the trustees, and authorised for issue on 24
February 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
M Kearney
241Feb12025 11=44'.44
Martin Kearney
Trustee
The notes on pages 10 to 14 fomi an integral part of these financial statements.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 October 2023
1 Charity status
The charity is limited by guarantee, incorporated in Northem Ireland, and consequently does not have
share capital. Each of the trustees is liable to contribute an amount not exceeding £Nil towards the assets
of the charity in the event of liquidation.
The address of its registered office is..
1 Closkelt Road
Castlewellan
Co Down
BT319QE
These financial statements were authorised for issue by the trustees on 24 February 2025.
2 Accounting policies
Summary of significant accounting policies and key accounting estimates
The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out
below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless othewise ststed.
Statement of compliance
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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)) (issued in
October 2019} {Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
Basis of preparation
Dechomet Community Group Ltd meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets
and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless othe￿iSe stated in the
relevant accounting policy notes.
Income and endowments
All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will
be received and the amount of the income receivable can be measured reliably.
Donations and legacies
Donations are recognised when the charity has been notified in writing of both the amount and settlement
date. In the event that a donation is subject to conditions that require a level of performance by the charity
before the charity is entitled to the funds, the income is deferred and not recognised until either those
conditions are fully met, or the fulfilment of those conditions is wholly within the control of the charity and it
is probable that these conditions will be fulfilled in the reporting perioj.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 October 2023
Grants ￿CeiVable
Grants are recognised when the charity has an entitlement to the funds and any conditions linked to the
grants have been met. Where performance conditions are attached to the grant and are yet to be met, the
income is recognised as a liability and included on the balan￿ sheet as deferred income to be released.
Expenditure
All expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to that expenditure, it is
probable settlement is required and the amount can be measured reliably. All costs are allocated to the
applicable expenditure heading that aggregate similar costs to that category. Where costs cannot be
directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated on a basis consistent with the use of
resources, with central staff costs allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges
allocated on the portion of the asset's use. Other support costs are allocated based on the spread of staff
costs.
Raising funds
These are costs incurred in attracting voluntary income, the management of investments and those
incurred in trading activities that raise funds.
Governance costs
These include the costs attributable to the charity's compliance with constitutional and statutory
requirements, including audiL strategic management and trustees meetings and reimbursed expenses.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable acb"vities.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits. and other short-term highly liquid
investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk
of change in value.
Fund structure
Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the trustees discretion in
furtherance of the objectives of the charity.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 October 2023
3 Income from donations and legacies
Unrestricted
funds
General
Total
funds
Grants, including capital grants;
Grants from other charities
9,990
9,990
Totsl for period ended 31 October 2023
9,990
9,990
Totsl for period ended 31 October 2022
12,224
12,224
4 Income from other trading activities
Unrestricted
funds
General
Total
funds
Trading income.,
Other trading income
2,086
2,086
Totsl for period ended 31 October 2023
2,086
2,086
Totsl for period ended 31 October 2022
1,781
1,781
5 Taxation
The charity is a registered charity and is therefore exempt from taxation.
6 Cash and cash equivalents
2023
2022
Cash at bank
5,515
366
7 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2023
2022
Accruals
660
600
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 October 2023
8 Funds
Balance at 1
November
2022
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Balance at 31
October 2023
Unrestricted funds
General
(234)
12,076
(6,987)
4,855
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Balance at 31
October 2022
Unrestricted funds
General
14,005
(14,239)
(234)
9 Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
funds
General
Total funds
at 31 October
2023
Current assets
Current liabilities
5,515
(660)
5,515
(660)
Total net assets
4,855
4,855
Unrestricted
funds
General
Total funds
at 31 October
2022
Current assets
Current liabilities
366
(600)
366
(600)
Total net assets
(234)
(234)
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 October 2023
10 Analysis of net funds
At1
November
2022
At31
October
2023
Cash at bank and in hand
366
366
Net debt
366
366
At31
October
2022
At13
October 2021
Net debt
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Statement of Financial Activities by fund for the Year Ended 31 October 2023
Unrestricted Funds
Total
Total
Unrestricted Unrestricted
Funds
Funds
2023
2022
Income and Endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Other trading activities
9,990
2,086
12,224
1,781
Total income
12,076
14,005
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
(6,113)
874
(11,4201
2,819
Total expenditure
(6,987)
(14,239)
Net incomel(expenditure)
5,089
{234)
Net movement in funds
5,089
(2341
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
(234)
Total funds carried forward
4,855
234
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Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 October 2023
Total
2023
Total
2022
Income and Endowments from:
Donations and legacies (analysed below)
Other trading activities (analysed below)
Total income
9,990
2,086
12,224
1,781
12,076
14,005
Expenditure on:
Raising funds (analysed below)
Charitable activities (analysed below)
Total expenditure
(6,113)
1874
{11,420)
(2,819
(6,987)
{14,239}
Net incomel(expenditure)
5,089
{234)
Net movement in funds
5,089
(2341
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
(234)
Total funds carried forward
4,855
234
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Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 October 2023
Total
2023
Total
2022
Donations and legacies
Appeals and donations
Grants and subsidies
200
12,024
9,990
9,990
12,224
Other trading activities
Activity income
Other
2,086
947
834
2,086
1,781
Raising funds
Cost of activities
Subcontract cost
(5.513)
(600)
(10,540)
{880)
(6,113)
(11,420)
Charitable activities
Insuran
Charitable donations
Sundry expenses
Independent examiner's fee
Bank charges
{249)
100
(2301
(1,868)
(62)
(6001
(59)
(2,8191
{660)
(65)
1874)
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