SOMETHING MORE FOR YOU LTD (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 The truslees have the pleasure in presenting their report and the financial statements of the charitable company for the year ended 31 March 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP} "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" (FRS 102) in preparing the annual report and financial stslements of the charity. The financial stalements have been prepared in accordance wilh the accounting policies set oul in the noles to the financial statements and applicable accounting standards, 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 issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the Uniled Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), the charitys governing document, the Charities Act (Northem Ireland) 2008, Charities Act (Northem Ireland) 2013, The Charities (Accounls and Reports) Regulations (Northem Ireland) 2015, Companies Act 2006 and UK Generally Accepted Practi. Objectives and activities The Objects of the charitable company are.. The advancement of the Christian faith and in particular but not so as to limit the generality of the foregoing- to promote reconciliation through practical cross-community activity, to build trust, heal division and promote pea in Ihe island of Ireland. The relief of financial need and in particular bul not so as to limit the generality of the foregoing: the provision of residential accommodation, assisting people who are in financial need to receive training lo enable them to eam their own living. The relief of sickness and in particular but nol so as lo limil the generality of the foregoing= the educationltraininglrehabilitstion of people SLtffering from addiction and mental health problems to enable Ihem to earn their living and develop their full potential as members of society. The relief of people suffering from addiction and menlal health problems and in particular but not so as to limit the generality of the foregoing: the provision, maintenance and improvement of residential accommodation for such persons on lerms appropriate to their means, Ihe alleviation of loneliness and isolation of such people by running day centres and providing recreational and social facil(ties, providing counselling and support for such people or their families. The advancement of the education of the public and in particular but not so as to limit the generality of the foregoing.. the education of people who are in need of education so as to develop their full capacities and enable them to become responsible members ofsociety and so that their conditions of life may be improved, the education, training and rehabilttation of persons who through their social or economic circumslances are in need and unable to oblain employment, the advancement of the education of the public by promoting artistic activities including art exhibitions, perfomiances of drama, music, film shows and poetry readings. For the general benefil of the public in such manner as may be charitable and in particular but not so as to limit the generality of the foregoing: the promotion of good relations beMeen people of different cultures always provided thal in furthering any of the objects the company must act in a mannerwhich is exclusively charitable under charity law. The objectives of Something More For You Ltd are carried out through vartous means including.. - charity shop and food bank, personal support, counsel and development, reconciling irips with educational inpul, events using the arts to communicale our objectives. The charitable company's activities help the following: addictions {druglsolvenValcohol abuse), adult training, asylum seekerslrefugees, children (5-13 year olds), ethnic minorities, ex-offenders and prisoners, general public, homelessness, men. mental health, specific areas of deprivation, unemployedllow income, victim support, volunleers, women and yOLrth (1425 year olds).
SOMETHING MORE FOR YOU LTD (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Public benefil The truslees of Something More For You Ltd confimi thal they have had due regard for the guidance on Public Benefit by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland and are please to report that during the year, the charity continued to provide the Public Benefits through programmes and services they offer. In particular, the trustees consider how planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives they have sel. Public beneffts." The Benefits which flow from Something More For You Ltd are.. The direct benefits are- practical support bringing help and healing to families in need and at a crisis in their lrfe, the discovery of new friends as a result of historic divisions being redressed. people have scope to develop in training and job experien in retail and catering the town has Something More and a signal of hope which can be trad in our activities, families under pressure have a new menu and a fresh wardrobe of clothes, the Christmas list and the social media connections increase in friendship and trust, people have dates in their new diary to look fomard to and plan their finanS around. Those individuals who benefit include.- men and women who are in receipt of benefits, young people on community Se1, Iravellers and ethnic minorities. Activities Something More For You Ltd has grown oul of the activities of Crossfire Trust. This new iniliative allows both the existing base to continue and Something More For You to develop independently building on the maturity of local people who have been se1 users of the Crossfire Trust outreach and members ofthe recovery programme. Something More For You Ltd feels strongly that the Pea PrO$S has joumeyed and developed and Northem Ireland is a safer place but something more is needed, more effort required perhaps with longer, quieter conversations that enable us all lo understand each other better and deeper than present. Donated and upoycled clothing, and reclaimed furniture is sold in our chartty shop to reduce povety and strengihen the family. The 1st anniversary in Something More For you was an opportunity to reflect on the progress over e1ve months and lo enjoy some fine food and chat. It also made us appreciate the Spa we have, what we do in il and also to renew our efforts to be in a larger premises and host further activity. The existing kitchen cupboard (our version of a food bank) is restocked several times a week and operates each week with fresh bread and flowers donated from Sainsburys. Other ilems we purchase. Several people from the town have kindly purchased jars and tins of food for people lo select. This seNice is open lo the public and no one needs to apply for a voucher or tell a story of why they require help or benefit from donated food. Just help yourself is the advert and it is being respected by the customers. The charity shop is open Monday to Friday to the public and the sorting room operated three days per week. We really value our local volunteers who serve in the shop and a very special kind neighbour who pulls in from the porch or street the bags and boxes of goodies which are donated. This avoids anything getting wet or lost! We have limited Spa for furniture so we sign post customers lo Darkley House for the larger item. We are delighted lo have the use of the storage container in the courtyard and Ihe courtyard itself provides a relaxed environment for your outdoor coffee and snack. There are plants displayed for sale and a potting area is under development. Sunday encounters is a weekly event. We pray each Sunday evening al 7pm for blessing on all our customers healing for anyone sick and comfort for all the issues of addiction. Open to everyone. We launched the branding of the facility, highlighting the role of the Community Hub. The Friday Club is for rural support and responds to isolation with people travelling a fifteen-mile radius creating a cross culture, cross community environment. With conlinued support the project will be able to grow, maintain what we have already estsblished and comfortably developed into a fluid mix of slories, need and achievement. In house training is a Wednesday session of 'life coaching., upcycling 2nd debate on social issues- all with the intention of Acttve Citizenship.
SOMETHING MORE FOR YOU LTD (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) {CONTINUED> FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Achievements and perfomiance Significant activities and achievements against objectives Some of the funds generaled have helped with a residential for people requiring a break. regular professional counselling on a range of issues and food for the kitchen cupboard. Every item for sale at £40 pays for one hour of counsel. advice and support and £70 ttem helps towards the renl. I want to thank the long term supporters of Crossfire Trust, the parent company, for sustaining the vision and for willing and skilled Directors along with steering groups through many experiences and different climates lo arrive with the people of Crossmaglen with their goodwill al this wonderful junction in community development. The previous owners of the Community Hub building, The Bank of Ireland, have a policy of acknowledging and supporting People's Interest Groups. This allows the bank lo have a lasting input into Ihe community- We now have a business of a differenl kind and use the currency of relalionship where the interest rates bring forth maximum benefil of peace and goodwill to all. We wish lo thank the bank of Ireland for the sale of such a strategic and well positioned building and for having a policy Ihal delivers for the people. We will talk about the process for years and we want to thank the ex-bank staff for leaving behind the vault which will give us a safe pla to meetl We also want to highlight the valuable inpul of the residents of Darkley House who while coping with their own issues and challenges invested many hours of hard work. The photos on the first floor convey the varied tasks and conditions that they worked under and this exhibition had its impact on potential funders. Why did they help. People in recovery know how hard it is to find help. How important it is to be heard How valued they feel when they are listened to How practical and assIble the therapeutic help needs to be - Why and how il needs to be free Total income for the year amounted to £34,634 (Period from 01 May 2022 to 31 March 2023.. £21,908. Income derived from donations and legacies amounted to £Nil (Period from 01 May 2022 to 31 March 2023.. £1,580) and income from charitable activities amounted to £34,634 (Period from 01 May 2022 to 31 March 2023.. £20,328). Total expenditure for the year amounted to £34,608 (Period from 01 May 2022 to 31 March 2023.. £12,522). The cost of charitable activities amounted to £34,608 (Period from 01 May 2022 to 31 March 2023- £12,522). The net income for the year amounted to £26 (Period from 01 May 2022 to 31 March 2023.. £9,386). The trustees are of the opinion that adequate income will continue to be received and that there will be adequate funding for all fLrture activities. Financial review Resenies policy It is the policy of the charltable eA)mpany to maintain free resewes which malches the needs of the trust. both at the current time and the foreseeable fvture. This provides sufficient funds to cover running costs which include management, administration and support costs. Free reserves are those unrestricled reseNes not designed nor invested in fixed assets which are available for general use. Fundffng The principal funding is from shop sales.
SOMETHING MORE FOR YOU LTD (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Plans for future periods People obviously have a lot of memories of the building and ils various uses and we would like to capture them in some way as we move forward from the expertences of ihe past into a better future united together. This building purchased by donations from the town and country is a unique gift for kindness to flow. It is for everyone. You can be down and out and on the street, also you can be up and out and in a rut. Depression invades every dass and creed. This project is about the family and to have somewhere warm to talk, something nice to eat and someone nice to meet. Having something to do is also helpful. We want the people lo be able to come without money and go away fulfilled and happy because of hospitality. We already have the food bank and will develop it further. We will develop our support for further education with the school upcycled uniform rail and develop also confirmation wear. We want to avoid debt and we can do this by sharing together. We want to develop ihis building to its fvll potential and will be working with the local counal and councillors and on this point we thank councillor Pete Byrnes for his supportive engagement. We will pursue funds in Stomionl or Westminster, Europe or beyond as we believe Crossmaglen border town with its historic pla in recent decades deseeS a centre of exllenCe which will promote the spirit of reconciliation, healing and hope. We have commenced a six month period of consultation wilh our existing semce users to discover who they are and why they regularly attend. We obtained funding and attracted the goodwill and expertise of Stephen Mcclelland BSc(Hons). DMS. MBA. Regional Co-ordinator Social Enlrepreneurship Programme who will spearhead the gathering of infomiation and the production of a 5 year business plan. We will also nebmork via social media, other traders, business community and social enterprises as lo how we dove tail into the wider community avoiding overlap and creating a pathway lo a new communty spirit. The board of Directors have decided lo employ the ServIS of Hall 81ack Douglas Architecls to investigate Ihe best use of the srte and to draw up plans for community consultation. structure, governance and management Governing docun7ent Something More For You Ltd is a charilable company limited by guarantee and does not have any share capital. 11 was incorporated on 22 April 2021 and regislered as a charity with The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland on 8 June 2022. In the event ofthe company being wound up members are required to contribute an amount not exceeding £1. The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the Year and up ta Ihe date of signature of the financial statements were= Mrs P Andrews Mrs P Bolhwell Miss B Snodgrass Mr P Andrews Mrs K Thompson ReCltment and appointment of trustees The tnjstees regularly review the requirements of Ihe charity and the possibility of a need for addilional truslees. Any new trustees would be appointed by resolution of a meeting of all the trustees passed by a majority of those present. Appropriate training 2nd induction is available to all trustees.
SOMETHING MORE FOR YOU LTD (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) TRUSTEES. REPORT {INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Risk management The trustees have assessed the major rtsks to which the charity is exposed, in particular Ih05e related to the operations and fInanS of the Trust, and are satisfied thal systems are in place to mitigate an exposure to major risks. Where appropriate, systems or procedures have been established lo mitigate the risks the chartty faces. Internal control rtsks are minimised by the implementation of procedures for authorisation of all transactions and projects. Procedures are in place to ensure compliance with heatth and safety of staff, volunteers, clients and visitors. These prOdureS are periodically reviewed at least annually to ensure that they continue to meet the needs of the charity. GDPR policies and procedures are in place and there have been no issues during the year. Limited personal information is stored. There were no safeguarding issues during the year, Organisational structure The directors oversee the running of the charitable company. Crossfire Trust and Memory Making Ltd are deemed to be related parties as they each have one trustee who is also a trustee of this charitable company. Responsibilities of the trustees The trustees (who are also the directors of Something More For You 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 (Untted Kingdom Generally ACpted Accounting Practice) including FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" The law applicable lo charities in Northem Ireland requires the trustees lo prepare financial statements for each financial period which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charttable company and of the incoming resources and applicalion of reSoUrs, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for Ihat period. In preparing these financial ststements, the directors are required to-. select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistentty, observe the methods and prtnciples in the Charities SORP 2019 (FRS 102), make judgements and accounting estimates Ihat are reasonable and prudent. slate whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disolosed and explained in the financial slatements, prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in operating. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them o ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006, Charities Act (Northem Ireland) 2008 and The Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations (Northem Ireland} 2015. The trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hen for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The trustees are responsible for the rna1ntenan and integrity of the corporate financial informalion included on the charitable company's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial stalemenls may dtffer from legislation in olher jurisdictions. The trustees, report was approved by the Board of Trustees. Mrs P Bothwell Trustee 18 Dember 2024