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2024-03-31-annual-return

Charity registration number: NIC108620

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Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

Baxterworld Ltd Chartered Management Accountants Unit 3 Dargan Industrial Park 60-84 Dargan Crescent Belfast BT3 9JP

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Contents

Reference and Administrative Details 1
Trustees' Report 2 to 6
Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities 7
Independent Examiner's Report 8
Statement of Financial Activities 9
Balance Sheet 10
Notes to the Financial Statements 11 to 17

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Reference and Administrative Details

Trustees George Clarke, Chairperson Ian Allen, Treasurer Sara Edge Anthony McNally Daniella Timperley Anthony Harbinson Cliona Donnelly (appointed 4 September 2023) Jude Copeland (resigned 1 August 2024) Principal Office The Naomi Centre 2 Culybacky Road Ballymena BT43 5DF Charity Registration Number NIC108620 Independent Examiner Baxterworld Ltd Chartered Management Accountants Unit 3 Dargan Industrial Park 60-84 Dargan Crescent Belfast BT3 9JP

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Trustees' Report

The trustees present the annual report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024.

Structure, governance and management

Nature of governing document

Constitution for small unincorporated association

Recruitment and appointment of trustees

The charity shall be managed by a committee of Trustees who are appointed at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the charity. A Trustee must be a member of the charity or the nominated representative of an organisation that is a member of the charity. A Trustee may not appoint anyone to act on his or her behalf at a meeting of the trustees. No one may be appointed a Trustee if he or she would be disqualified from acting as a Trustee under the provisions of clause 5.

Financial instruments

Objectives and policies

The charity’s activities expose it to a number of financial risks including credit risk, cash flow risk and liquidity risk. The use of financial derivatives is governed by the charity’s policies approved by the board of trustees, which provide written principles on the use of financial derivatives to manage these risks. The charity does not use derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes.

Credit risk

The charity’s principal financial assets are bank balances and cash, trade and other receivables, and investments. The charity’s credit risk is primarily attributable to its trade receivables. The amounts presented in the balance sheet are net of allowances for doubtful receivables. An allowance for impairment is made where there is an identified loss event which, based on previous experience, is evidence of a reduction in the recoverability of the cash flows.

The credit risk on liquid funds and derivative financial instruments is limited because the counterparties are banks with high credit-ratings assigned by international credit-rating agencies.

The charity has no significant concentration of credit risk, with exposure spread over a large number of counterparties and customers.

Liquidity risk

In order to maintain liquidity to ensure that sufficient funds are available for ongoing operations and future developments, the charity uses a mixture of long-term and short-term debt finance.

Further details regarding liquidity risk can be found in the Statement of accounting policies in the financial statements.

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Trustees' Report

Objectives and activities

Public benefit

An increase in awareness of violence against women and girls

Encouraging a commitment by persons to never commit, condone or remain silent about violence against Women and Girls - The White Ribbon charter

Overall, the aim is a reduction in Violence against women and girls but White Ribbon NI is only one of many contributors to what must be a multi-agency/stakeholder person centred approach

The quantitative assessment of numbers of people attending events (awareness raising, workshops)

The quantitative assessment of numbers of organisations/ people signing The White Ribbon Charter

The qualitative assessment of the experience of people who attend events

The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of section 4 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission for England and Wales.

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Trustees' Report

The year 2023 has been a period of significant growth and impact for White Ribbon NI. Our commitment to ending violence against women and girls has been strengthened through strategic partnerships, innovative program development, and extensive community outreach. This report highlights our key achievements over the past year and outlines our ongoing efforts to challenge the attitudes and beliefs which lead to violence against women and girls and foster a culture of respect, equality, and consent across Northern Ireland.

Program Development and Implementation

This year, we focused on refining our Listen, Learn , Lead framework by evaluating past initiatives and incorporating feedback and research.

This framework was developed to address cultural norms that perpetuate violence against women and girls and to enhance bystander intervention strategies. Listen, Learn , Lead is a unique program that works to challenge the attitudes and beliefs which lead to violence against women and girls in Northern Ireland. Led by expert trainers, participants embark on a transformative journey, examining personal biases and engaging in open, honest dialogue.

Session 1, "Listen," identifies and acknowledges the issue, delves into Northern Ireland's statistics around violence against women , giving space for empathy building.

Session 2, "Learn," explores root causes and societal factors perpetuating violence against women and girls.

Session 3, "Lead," equips participants with practical tools, including bystander intervention techniques, to effect change in their everyday lives.

Listen , Learn , Lead empowers individuals to actively contribute to preventing violence against women and girls in Northern Ireland.

We produced comprehensive learning materials, including an updated toolkit, PowerPoint presentations, and facilitator notes, to empower staff and volunteers to deliver impactful workshops in any setting from universities to sports clubs to prisons.

Youth Engagement and Impact

Our youth work has been incredibly well received, with our "Listen, Learn, Lead" youth workshops reaching 586 young people across a diverse range of groups. We engaged with Larne FC, Carrick Rangers FC, Carrick Boxing Club, Monkstown Boxing Club, Roddensvale Special Educational Needs School, Larne High School, Ballyclare High School, Larne YMCA, Ulster GAA Young Leaders, Queen's Students' Union, Ulster University, St. Mary's Christian Brothers School, STLTH Gym, Carrick Connect, and Larne Grammar School. These workshops have been pivotal in educating young people about respect, equality, and consent, empowering them to become advocates for change in their communities.

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Trustees' Report

Volunteer Training and Development

We have invested in our volunteer force of 13 by providing comprehensive training, including "Listen, Learn, Lead" sessions, safeguarding training, and autism awareness training, which includes an introduction to Makaton. These opportunities not only enhance their skills but also inspire and motivate them to become more involved. We have offered excellent chances for volunteers to shadow experienced staff, preparing them to apply for future paid roles as our charity continues to grow.

Collaboration with The Executive Office EVAWG team

CEO Tahnee has worked closely with the Executive Office's Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG) team. Together, we are working towards implementing strategic frameworks to address this critical issue.

Media Engagement

Our work in the prison service, particularly at Hydebank Secure College, garnered significant media attention. Two young men from the program shared their experiences on the Pat Kenny Show, bringing national attention to our efforts.

CEO Tahnee was also interviewed on Ireland AM about the workshops in prisons which raised a significant amount of awareness around our efforts to end violence against women and girls.

We had very positive articles about our work published in the Irish Independent , The Belfast Telegraph and the Sunday Life all which worked towards our goal of highlighting the issue of violence against women and girls and challenging the harmful aspects of our culture which allow it.

Expanding Our Reach across the NI Prison Service

Building on our success at Hydebank Wood Secure College, we initiated workshops at HMP Maghaberry in February , engaging with senior management, staff, and governors. Our focus on men under 25 already shows promising results, contributing to a shift in attitudes and behaviours within the prison environment.

Partnerships with Sports Organisations

Our collaboration with sport’s governing bodies has been a cornerstone of our outreach efforts. Our partnership with the Northern Ireland Football League culminated in a successful Charity Shield event, raising £8,000 and broadcasting our message to a wide audience. We have also worked with football clubs such as Bangor FC, Carrick Rangers FC, and Larne FC.

Our ongoing work with Ulster GAA has involved workshops with the senior leadership team to challenge harmful attitudes and beliefs. We also engaged with the Ulster GAA council and the Young Leaders Programme to promote respect, equality, and consent across the organisation.

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Trustees' Report

Strengthening Partnerships in the Hospitality Sector

This year, we solidified our partnership with Hospitality Ulster and created the Women's Night Safety Charter. This initiative, along with a tailored toolkit for the hospitality industry, focuses on using bystander intervention to challenge behaviours that can be harmful in the nighttime economy. This collaboration aims to create safer environments for women and girls, ensuring that the hospitality sector is equipped to address and prevent such behaviours.

Awareness-Raising Gala with Ulster University

In partnership with Ulster University, we held a wonderful awareness-raising gala that brought together members of the Executive Office's EVAWG team, university representatives, and the community. This event served as an incredible call to action to end violence against women and girls, highlighting the importance of collective efforts and community engagement in driving change.

Political Engagement and Commitment

Upon their return to posts, all Members of the Legislative Assembly in Stormont were encouraged to sign the White Ribbon Charter. By pledging never to commit, condone, or remain silent about violence against women, they made their own personal commitment to our cause going forward. This political support is crucial in advancing our mission and fostering a society that stands united against violence against women and girls in all its forms.

Conclusion

White Ribbon NI has made significant strides in 2023/2024 towards ending violence against women and girls. Our positive yet challenging and ambitious approach has laid a strong foundation for future growth and impact. We remain committed to our mission and look forward to building on this year's successes in the coming year.

Acknowledgments

We extend our gratitude to all our partners, volunteers, and supporters who have contributed to our achievements this year. Together, we are making a difference in creating a safer and more equitable society for all.

The annual report was approved by the trustees of the charity on 13 December 2024 and signed on its behalf by:

......................................... Ian Allen Trustee

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Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities

The trustees are responsible for preparing the trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with the United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) and applicable law and regulations.

The law applicable to charities requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the applicable Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations, and the provisions of the constitution. The trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Approved by the trustees of the charity on 13 December 2024 and signed on its behalf by:

......................................... Ian Allen Trustee

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Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of White Ribbon Ni

I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024 which are set out on pages 9 to 17.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 65(2) of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (the 2008 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

Basis of independent examiner’s report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes 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 trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the next statement.

Independent examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

have not been met; or

...................................... Catherine McRory FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountants Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

Unit 3 Dargan Industrial Park 60-84 Dargan Crescent Belfast BT3 9JP

13 December 2024

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Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

Note
Income and Endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Total Income
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
Total Expenditure
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
9
Income and Endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Total Income
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
Total Expenditure
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds carried forward		 Unrestricted
funds
£
11,229
3,295
14,524
(17,327)
(17,327)
(2,803)
2,836
33
Note
9		 Restricted
funds
£
-
22,409
22,409
(28,429)
(28,429)
(6,020)
8,207
2,187
Unrestricted
funds
£
19,920
800
20,720
(17,884)
(17,884)
2,836
2,836		 Total
2024
£
11,229
25,704
36,933
(45,756)
(45,756)
(8,823)
11,043
2,220
Restricted
funds
£
-
28,898
28,898
(20,691)
(20,691)
8,207
8,207		 Total
2023
£
19,920
29,698
49,618
(38,575)
(38,575)
11,043
-
11,043
Total
2023
£
19,920
29,698
49,618
(38,575)
(38,575)
11,043
11,043

All of the charity's activities derive from continuing operations during the above two periods. The funds breakdown for 2024 is shown in note 9.

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(Registration number: NIC108620) Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2024

Note
Current assets
Debtors
7
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
8
Net assets
Funds of the charity:
Restricted funds
Unrestricted income funds
Unrestricted funds
Total funds
9		 2024
£
5,000
4,519
9,519
(7,299)
2,220
2,186
34
2,220		 2023
£
-
14,378
14,378
(3,335)
11,043
8,207
2,836
11,043

The financial statements on pages 9 to 17 were approved by the trustees, and authorised for issue on 13 December 2024 and signed on their behalf by:

......................................... Ian Allen Trustee

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

1 Accounting policies

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) (effective 1 January 2015) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.

Basis of preparation

White Ribbon Ni meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes.

Exemption from preparing a cash flow statement

The charity opted to early adopt Bulletin 1 published on 2 February 2016 and have therefore not included a cash flow statement in these financial statements.

Going concern

The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.

Income and endowments

Voluntary income including donations, gifts, legacies and grants that provide core funding or are of a general nature is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability.

Donations and legacies

Donations and legacies are recognised on a receivable basis when receipt is probable and the amount can be reliably measured.

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.

Charitable activities

Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

Support costs

Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of resources, for example, allocating property costs by floor areas, or per capita, staff costs by the time spent and other costs by their usage.

Governance costs

These include the costs attributable to the charity’s compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements, including audit, strategic management and trustees’s meetings and reimbursed expenses.

Taxation

The charity is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly, the charity is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes.

Trade debtors

are amounts due from customers for merchandise sold or services performed in the ordinary course of business.

are recognised initially at the transaction price. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less provision for impairment. A provision for the impairment of is established when there is objective evidence that the will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables.

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.

Trade creditors

are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Accounts payable are classified as current liabilities if the does not have an unconditional right, at the end of the reporting period, to defer settlement of the creditor for at least twelve months after the reporting date. If there is an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least twelve months after the reporting date, they are presented as non-current liabilities.

are recognised initially at the transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

Borrowings

Interest-bearing borrowings are initially recorded at fair value, net of transaction costs. Interest-bearing borrowings are subsequently carried at amortised cost, with the difference between the proceeds, net of transaction costs, and the amount due on redemption being recognised as a charge to the Statement of Financial Activities over the period of the relevant borrowing.

Interest expense is recognised on the basis of the effective interest method and is included in interest payable and similar charges.

Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the charity has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least twelve months after the reporting date.

Fund structure

Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the trustees's discretion in furtherance of the objectives of the charity.

Restricted income funds are those donated for use in a particular area or for specific purposes, the use of which is restricted to that area or purpose.

Financial instruments

Classification

Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the charity becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the charity after deducting all of its liabilities.

Recognition and measurement

All financial assets and liabilities are initially measured at transaction price (including transaction costs), except for those financial assets classified as at fair value through profit or loss, which are initially measured at fair value (which is normally the transaction price excluding transaction costs), unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction. If an arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, the financial asset or financial liability is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are only offset in the statement of financial position when, and only when there exists a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and the charity intends either to settle on a net basis, or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Financial assets are derecognised when and only when a) the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset expire or are settled, b) the charity transfers to another party substantially all of the risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset, or c) the charity, despite having retained some, but not all, significant risks and rewards of ownership, has transferred control of the asset to another party.

Financial liabilities are derecognised only when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged, cancelled or expires.

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

Investments

Investments in non-convertible preference shares and non-puttable ordinary or preference shares (where shares are publicly traded or their fair value is reliably measurable) are measured at fair value through profit or loss. Where fair value cannot be measured reliably, investments are measured at cost less impairment.

Investments in subsidiaries and associates are measured at cost less impairment. For investments in subsidiaries acquired for consideration including the issue of shares qualifying for merger relief, cost is measured by reference to the nominal value of the shares issued plus fair value of other consideration. Any premium is ignored.

Fair value measurement

The best evidence of fair value is a quoted price for an identical asset in an active market. When quoted prices are unavailable, the price of a recent transaction for an identical asset provides evidence of fair value as long as there has not been a significant change in economic circumstances or a significant lapse of time since the transaction took place. If the market is not active and recent transactions of an identical asset on their own are not a good estimate of fair value, the fair value is estimated by using a valuation technique.

2 Income from donations and legacies

Donations and legacies;
Donations from individuals		 Unrestricted
funds
General
£
11,229
11,229		 Total
2024
£
11,229
11,229		 Total
2023
£
19,920
19,920

3 Income from charitable activities

White Ribbon Campaign Unrestricted
funds
General
£
3,295		 Restricted
funds
£
22,409		 Total
2024
£
25,704		 Total
2023
£
29,698

4 Analysis of governance and support costs

Governance costs

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

Allocated support costs Unrestricted
funds
General
£
420
420		 Total
2024
£
420
420		 Total
2023
£
360
360

5 Trustees remuneration and expenses

No trustees, nor any persons connected with them, have received any remuneration from the charity during the year.

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

6 Taxation

The charity is a registered charity and is therefore exempt from taxation.

7 Debtors

Trade debtors
Accrued income		 2024
£
2,500
2,500
5,000

8 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

Trade creditors
Accruals
9
Funds		 2024
£
6,464
835
7,299		 2023
£
2,975
360
3,335
Unrestricted funds
General
Unrestricted
Restricted funds
Asset Recovery Fund
Awards for All
John Moore Foundation
Mid & East Antrim PCSP
Total restricted funds
Total funds
Unrestricted funds
General
Unrestricted		 Balance at 1
April 2023
£
2,836
-
5,207
3,000
-
8,207
11,043		 Incoming
resources
£
14,524
9,981
9,928
-
2,500
22,409
36,933
Incoming
resources
£
20,720		 Resources
expended
£
(17,327)
(9,981)
(12,948)
(3,000)
(2,500)
(28,429)
(45,756)
Resources
expended
£
(17,884)		 Balance at 31
March 2024
£
33
-
2,187
-
-
2,187
2,220
Balance at 31
March 2023
£
2,836

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

Restricted funds
Asset Recovery Fund
Awards for All
John Moore Foundation
PSNI
Total restricted funds
Total funds
10 Analysis of net assets between funds
Current assets
Current liabilities
Total net assets
11 Analysis of net funds
Cash at bank and in hand
Net debt		 Incoming
resources
£
4,908
9,990
4,000
10,000
28,898
49,618
Unrestricted
funds
General
£
7,333
(7,299)
34
At 1 April 2023
£
14,378
14,378		 Resources
expended
£
(4,908)
(4,783)
(1,000)
(10,000)
(20,691)
(38,575)
Restricted
funds
£
2,186
-
2,186
Cash flow
£
(9,859)
(9,859)		 Balance at 31
March 2023
£
-
5,207
3,000
-
8,207
11,043
Total funds
£
9,519
(7,299)
2,220
At 31 March
2024
£
4,519
4,519

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