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Company registered number: NI682476 Charity registered number: NIC108833

BELFAST PRIDE LIMITED

(Private company limited by guarantee without share capital) TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

Tony Clarke

53 Andersonstown Road Belfast BT11 9AG

BELFAST PRIDE LIMITED

CONTENTS PAGE
Reference and administrative details of the charity, trustees and
advisers 1
Annual Report of the Trustees 2 - 4
Independent Examiner Report 5 - 6
Statement of Financial Activities 7
Balance Sheet 8
Notes to the Financial Statements 9 - 14

(Private company limited by guarantee without share capital) TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

BELFAST PRIDE LIMITED

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 20th September 2021 and registered with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland on 28th September 2022.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered Company number NI682476
Registered Charity number NIC108833
Registered office 109-113 Royal Avenue
Belfast
Northern Ireland
BT1 1FF
CHAIRPERSON Elizabeth Lynn Millar

TRUSTEES

Elizabeth Lynn Millar John O'Doherty Annette Whelan Grainne Gibson Callum Clark Neil J. McDonagh Resigned 30 November 2025 Elaine Emma McIvor Resigned 30 November 2025 Craig Kirkwood Resigned 18 May 2026 Gerard McAtamney Resigned 18 May 2026 Adam Murray Resigned 8 June 2026 Grace McNamee Appointed 18 May 2026 Martin Murray Appointed 18 May 2026 Darren Niven Appointed 18 May 2026 Javier Stanziola Appointed 18 May 2026 Gavin Teggart Appointed 18 May 2026

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER

Tony Clarke Certified Public Accountant 53 Andersonstown Road Belfast BT11 9AG

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BELFAST PRIDE LIMITED

(Private company limited by guarantee without share capital) TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

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

The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the company for the 01 October 2024 to 30 September 2025.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the company's governing document, the Companies Act 2006 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practices 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 2019)

Structure, Governance and Trustees

Belfast Pride Limited which is registered as a charity with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, was incorporated as a company limited by guarantee in Northern Ireland, registration number NI682476, with the objective of undertaking charitable activities for the benefit of the inhabitants of Northern Ireland.

Objectives and Activities

The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 September 2025.

Belfast Pride continues to work to increase visibility, acceptance and inclusion of LGBTQIA+ people in Belfast and beyond. The organisation delivers events, projects and advocacy that highlight LGBTQIA+ history, culture, wellbeing and community development. As in previous years, our work takes place against a backdrop of ongoing public debate about LGBTQIA+ rights, making our work both essential and impactful.

Strategic Development

During 2024–2025, Belfast Pride undertook substantial strategic development work, including:

This strategic work ensures Belfast Pride remains sustainable, community ‑ led and well ‑ governed as it continues to grow.

Activities, Achievements and Performance

Belfast Pride Festival 2025

The 2025 Belfast Pride Festival was delivered successfully and continued to grow in scale and impact. Highlights include:

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(Private company limited by guarantee without share capital) TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

Trustees' Annual Report (Incorporating the Directors Report) (continued)

Activities, Achievements and Performance (continued)

New Events and Programme Expansion

New features of the 2025 programme included:

These additions supported greater accessibility, family inclusion and visibility for a broader section of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Partnership Work

Belfast Pride continued to collaborate with:

These partnerships strengthened the festival, broadened participation and deepened community

engagement.

Volunteers and Supporters

Belfast Pride relies on a committed volunteer team, funders, sponsors and community supporters. Their contribution remains central to the delivery of a free and accessible festival. The Trustees extend sincere thanks to everyone who supported the organisation in 2024–2025.

Plans for Future Periods

The organisation has begun preparations for 2026, which marks the 30th anniversary of Belfast Pride. This milestone year will involve expanded programming, community engagement and celebration of Belfast’s LGBTQIA+ history.

Belfast Pride will continue to develop activities, strengthen governance, diversify income and ‑ implement its new strategy to ensure sustainability and long term impact.

Financial Review

The results for the year ended 30 September 2025 are set out on pages 8 and 9 of the financial statements.

The total income for the year ended 30 September 2025 amounted to £187,333. (2024: £158,681)

The total expenditure was £171,942. (2024: £140,625)

The Trustees consider that the unrestricted funds of the charity is sufficient and adequate to fulfil their obligations. The charity held £133,625 (2024: £118,234 ) in reserves at the year end.

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(Private company limited by guarantee without share capital) TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

Trustees' Annual Report (Incorporating the Directors Report) (continued)

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.

Trustees' responsibilities statement

The Trustees (who are also directors of Belfast Pride 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 expenditure 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 2006. 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.

Belfast Pride is a company limited by guarantee by its Memorandum and Articles of Association. Each members liability is limited to an amount not exceeding £1.

This report was approved by the Trustees, on 17/06/2026 and signed on behalf by:

Elizabeth Lynn Millar Chairperson

John O'Doherty Company Secretary

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF BELFAST PRIDE LIMITED.

I report on the financial statements of the company for the year ended 30 September 2025 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 BELFAST PRIDE LIMITED (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.

Tony Clarke 53 Andersonstown Road Belfast BT11 9AG

Date:

17/06/2026

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BELFAST PRIDE LIMITED

(Private company limited by guarantee without share capital)

TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCORPORATING THE INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

Year to
Unrestricted
Restricted
30-Sep-25
Funds
Funds
TOTAL
Note
£
£
£
2
127,333
-
127,333
Charitable Activities
3
-
60,000
60,000
127,333
60,000
187,333
Charitable Activities
5
119,082
52,860
171,942
119,082
52,860
171,942
8,251
7,140
15,391
-
-
-
8,251
7,140
15,391
Reconciliation of Funds
Total funds brought forward
118,234
-
118,234
126,485
7,140
133,625
Net income/(expenditure)
Transfers between funds
Net movement in funds
Total Funds carried forward
Expenditure on:
Total Expenditure:
Income from:
Total Income
Donations and Legacies		 Year to
30-Sep-24
TOTAL
£
166,181
(7,500)
158,681
140,625
140,625
18,056
-
18,056
100,177
118,234

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 9 to 14 form and integral part of these accounts

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BELFAST PRIDE LIMITED

(Private company limited by guarantee without share capital) TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

BALANCE SHEET As at 30 September 2025

Debtors
7
Liabilities
8
Funds
11
Restricted
Unrestricted
TOTAL FUNDS
11
Cash at bank
Current Assets
Tangible Assets
Fixed Assets
Net Current Assets
Creditors:amounts falling due within one y
Net assets		 -
133,984

The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 30 September 2025.

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 17/06/2026 and were signed on their behalf by:

Elizabeth Lynn Millar John O'Doherty Chairperson Company Secretary

The notes on page 9 to 14 form and integral part of these accounts

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(Private company limited by guarantee without share capital) TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

BELFAST PRIDE LIMITED

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

Belfast Pride limited by guarantee incorporated in Northern Ireland. The registered office is: 109-113 Royal Avenue, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT1 1FF.

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 2019). 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 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.

1.7 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)

1.8 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.

1.9 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.

1.10 Derecognition of financial liabilities

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

1.11 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.

1.12 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
**4 **		 Income from Donations and Legacies
Sales & Donations
Sponsorship & Other
Bank Interest
Totals 2025
Totals 2024
Income from Charitable Activities
National Lottery Community Funds
Belfast City Council
Totals 2025
Totals 2024
Staff Costs and Numbers
Gross Wages and Salaries		 2025 2025 2025 2024 2024
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
TOTAL
£
£
£
107,967
-
107,967
17,073
-
17,073
2,294
-
2,294		 TOTAL
£
144,069
22,112
-
127,333
-
127,333		 166,181
2024
166,181
-
166,181
2025
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
TOTAL
£
£
£
-
20,000
20,000
-
40,000
40,000		 TOTAL
£
-
(7,500)
-
60,000
60,000		 (7,500)
-
(7,500)
(7,500)		 2024
2025
£
-
£
-
- -

No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000.

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

2025
Number		 2024
Number		 2024
- -

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TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued)

5 Expenditure

Expenditure
Charitable Activities
Accountancy Fees
Festival costs
Insurance
Merchandise, Promotion & Other
Office Costs/ Admin Fee
Programme Costs
Rent, premises & IT
Telephone and Internet
Travel & Subsistence
General costs
Totals 2025
Totals 2024		 2025 2024
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
TOTAL
£
£
£
446
-
446
69,977
-
69,977
1,787
-
1,787
650
-
650
5,126
-
5,126
29,232
52,860
82,092
6,590
-
6,590
576
-
576
-
-
-
4,699
-
4,699		 TOTAL
£
410
88,719
2,843
15,629
987
15,967
6,940
522
2,216
6,393
119,082
52,860
171,942		 140,625
140,625
-
140,625

6 Trustees remuneration & expenses

During the year, no trustee received remuneration (2024 - £NIL). During the year, no trustees received any benefits in kind (2024 - £NIL).

During the year, no trustees received a reimbursement of expenses (2024 - £NIL).

7 Debtors

Debtors
Grants Receivable & Other 2025
£
-		 2024
£
-
- -

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED)

8 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Accruals & Deferred Income
Other Creditors		 2025
£
-
360
360		 2024
£
-
300
300

9 Independent examiner's remuneration

The independent Examiner's remuneration amounts to an Independent Examination fee of £360 (2024 - £300)

10 Related party transactions

There were no related party transactions during the year.

11 Statement of funds - current year

12 Balance at
1 October
2024
Income
Expense
Transfer
in/out
Balance at 30
September
2025
Restricted funds
£
£
£
£
£
Belfast City Council
-
40,000
(32,860)
-
7,140
National Lottery Community Funds
-
20,000
(20,000)
-
-
Total restricted funds
-
60,000
(52,860)
-
7,140
Unrestricted funds
General funds
118,234
127,333
(119,082)
-
126,485
Total Unrestricted funds
118,234
127,333
(119,082)
-
126,485
Total of funds - current year
118,234
187,333
(171,942)
-
133,625
Balance at
1 October
2023
Income
Expense
Transfer
in/out
Balance at 30
September
2024
Total unrestricted funds
91,210
166,181
(140,625)
1,468
118,234
Total restricted funds
8,968
(7,500)
-
(1,468)
-
Total of funds - prior year
100,178
158,681
(140,625)
-
118,234
Statement of funds- prior year		 Balance at
1 October
2024
Income
Expense
Transfer
in/out
Balance at 30
September
2025
-
60,000
(52,860)
-
7,140
118,234
127,333
(119,082)
-
126,485
118,234
127,333
(119,082)
-
126,485
118,234
187,333
(171,942)
-
133,625
Balance at
1 October
2023
Income
Expense
Transfer
in/out
Balance at 30
September
2024
91,210
166,181
(140,625)
1,468
118,234
8,968
(7,500)
-
(1,468)
-
100,178
158,681
(140,625)
-
118,234

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