REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: N1688523 (Northern Ireland)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 109051
Report of the Trustees and
Unaudlted Financial Statements
FOR THE PERIOD
l June 2023 to 30 lune 2024
for
SISTERSIN
M.B.McGrady& Co
Chartered Accountants
Rathmore House
52 St Patricks Avenue
Downpatrick
Co. Down
BT30 6DS

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Contents of the Financlal Statements
FOR THE PERIOD I IUNE 2023 TO 30 IUNE 2024
Page
Report of the Trustees
Independent Examlner's Report
ststement of Flnanclal Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Flnandal Statements
10 to 15

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Report of the Trustees
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The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006. present their
report with the financial statements of the charity for the period I lune 2023 to 30 lune 2024. The trustees have
adopted the provisions ofAccounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable
to cliarities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK
and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective I lanuary 2019).
OBIECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objertives and alms
Our mission is to enable, empowerand develop female pupils in education to become the leaders
of tomorrow,. to help them discover their full potential & open new possibilities for their professional journeys by
building leadership capability and confidence.
SisterslN has created the signature SisterslN Leadership Programme, an 8-month development journey for sixth
form girls to help build their confidence and broaden their career perspectives. The programme has 3 core
elements:
Bespoke leadership skills training
Project leadership experience
Mentoring from female business leaders.
In crafting the programme, we sought to create something that would have a long-lasting impacL
Each element of the programme was designed to be prartical and provide an opportunity for pupils to apply the
skills they learned. The programme exposed the students to different careers that exist today, connected them to
the world of work and to female leaders who have shared their career journeys and personal leadership stories
with them. A critical part of the SisterslN programme is to boost the pupils. self-confidence. We want them to
leave the programme inspired as to all the career opportunities that lie in front of them and knowledgeable that
they can choose to step up as leaders in whatever path they pursue.
Publlc benefit
The Trustees of SisterslN have fully complied with the Public Benefit requirements as set out in the Charity
Commission for Northern Ireland's ststutory guidance on public benefit.
The benefit which flows from the organi5ation purpose is an improved level of education and work experience.
Increased confidence and broadened career prospects. These benefits will be evidenced through feedback from
schools and pupils and regular internal evaluation of our services. There És no possibility of any harm arising fvom
any of the purposes. The charities beneficiaries are female school students in Northern Ireland aged 16-18. There
is no private benefit.
Beyond the direct impact SisterslN has on the pupils, leaders and organisations involved. we have seen the
programme create a ripple effect oFpositive impact in communities and beyond.

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ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Charltable actlvltles
We build skills:
The Leadership Skills Curriculum, is delivered by teachers within the participating schools. This 10-module
programme was intensive, challenging and rewarding for the students involved.
We give opportunlties:
The Leadership Project, undertaken by each girl, unearthed 3 wealth of innovation, creativity, and talent. The
wide range of projects enriched the school curriculum and has had an impact on both the school and the local
community.
We build networks:
Each girl was matched with a female mentor in a leadership role. This mentoring was to prove as powerfijl and
rewarding for the female leader as it was for the student. Regular virtual and face-to-face meetings took place,
including a job shadowing day, when the girls followed the role of a senior leader in each organisation. This
sparked profession21 conversations between mentors and mentees leading to connections that we hope will
endure.
The programme in numbers:
The students participating in the 2023124 programme came from 28 schools. covering 6 districts across Northern
Ireland. It involved 192 industry org2nis2tions operating in 71 different professional industries/sector5
providing 450 mentor applications to the 379 students partaking in this year's programme. The students
received 1,700 hours l.. I mentoring, partictpated in over 20 masterclasses with 4,500 leadership lessons being
provided over 10 modules and were able to shadow their mentor for a day in their workplace.
99 % of pupils felt that the time investment was worthwhile, and 85 % of pupils felt the programme met or
exceeded their expectations. There was an uplift of 400/0 in pupils, levels of confidence and 220h in their level of
self-awareness
93 % of pupils have applied the leadei'ship ski115 from lessons, and 63% of mentors & 80% of teachers saw an
improvement across all 10 leadership skills
Industry partners and mentors
Businesses, and specifically Mentors, play a key role in the SisterslN Leadership Programme and we extend a
huge thank you to all those involved.
The 134 different organisations across a range of sectors and industries have provided time for mentors to
volunteer as part ofSisterslN and access to pupils as part of the job shadow day.
Our 389 mentors generously shared their time, insights, and personal learning with pupils over a 5-month period
and delivered over 1,700 hours of I:1 mentoring.
This included giving guidance to pupils for their leadership project and career advice. Some even delivered
leadership masterclasses or provided connections from their own network.
The benefit doesn't just extend to participating pupils. Our mentors, from all sectors, have reported benefits for
themselves and their businesses. 790/0 of mentors say the programme met or exceeded their expectations, and
23 % of mentors participated to support their own personal development. 80 % of mentors confirmed that would
participate in the programme again.
Collectively we can play a part in giving each girl the opportunity to shine to their ￿lIest potential,
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Some organisations went a step further and provided unique leadership project opportunities and events
throughout the programme year. Three of our Founding Partners delivered inspiring events for the SisterslN
pupils to attend.
The ICC, Belfast supported a team of 28 students with the organisation of the SisterslN Celebration Event,
including behind the scenes insight to working in large scale events and marketing. SisterslN Inspiring
Entrepreneurs Event, supported by Danske Bank, Belfast City Council, and Podiem. provided mentees with
invaluable insights from successful female entrepreneurs. and Queen's University, Belfast delivered
Sister51NSPIRE at their campus, where the William l. Clinton Leadership Institute awarded formal endorsement
to the SisterslN leadership programme.
In collaboration with 4 Voices, Vocalis. and Mccann VA, the SisterslN "2048.. The Future Starts Now" event in the
Senate Chamber at Stormont saw 12 SisterslN mentees deliver 5 minute speeches about what they would like to
see in Northern Ireland in 25 years, after completing 12 weeks of public speaking training.
In March, the SisterslN Closing Celebration was attended by First Minister, Michelle O'Neill and Deputy First
Minister, Emma-Little-Pengelly. The event heard from Dr Gill Tierney, President of the Association of Surgeons in
GB and Ireland, and our SisterslN mentee Maka Chinanayi from Hazelwood Integrated College delivered keynote
speeches at SisterslN Celebration EvenL
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial position
The charity's financial position is reviewed on a regular basis by the board. The charity has an annual
independent examination performed by an external accountanL The charity income for the 2024 period was
£197,800 (2023.. £117,230 and the expenditure was £64,770 (2023.. £102,041) which in turn results in a surplus
of £133,030 (2023.. £15,189) in the period. Restricted ￿ndS at the period end totalled £54,958 and unrestricted
funds at the period end totalled £93,261.
Princlpal funding sources
The charity is funded entirely from contributions from grant funders. its participating Industry Partners and
Schools. A huge thanks goes out to all of our Industry Partners and Schools who have supported us throughout
the year.
We couldn't have done it without you.
Reserves polficy
The trustees recognise that it is necessary to hold reserves in order to offset the effects of fluctuation on incoming
resource5 and thereby secure the continued viability of the Charity beyond the immediate future. In keeping with
best practice, it is the aim of the charity to hold free reserves which equate to three to Six months operating costs.
FUTURE PLANS
202312024 was all about growing from the pilot, growing our reach to 28 schools and widening our industry
support. To ensure that we are able to grow sustainably, we continued to put firm foundations in place. while
encouraging continuous evaluation and development, as we gathered valuable experience and feedback from our
partners, mentors and pupils to help us tske the programme to the next level.
Our visionary and skilled Board of Directors continue to be instrumental not only in the success of this year's
programme butwho have worked hard to help shape the future vision and roadmap for SisterslN.
Our Vision for the future is to make the SisterslN Leadership Programme available to..
any girl from any school or college at Post 16 level in Northern Ireland who wants to engage in the programrne
any female mentor, in any organisation, no matter how big or small, who wishes to mentor the female leaders
oftomorrow.
Our focus on Northern Ireland initially will ensure that the programme can be rolled out and scaled in a
successful way and to high quality standards.

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STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
SisterslN is a company limited by guarantee which was incorporated on 25th May 2022. It was registered as a
charity with the Nl Charity Commission as from 31st August 2022.
The company is governed by a Board of Trustees which operates as detailed in the company's governing
documen¢ the Memorandum and Articles of Association.
Recrultment and appointment of new trustees
Due to the nature of the charity's work the trustees seek to ensure that these needs are appropriately reflected
through the diversity of the trustee body. To enhance the potential pool, trustees are requested to provide a list of
their skills (and update it each year) and in the event of particular skills lacking or being lost due to retiremenL
individuals are approached to offer themselves for election.
Organisational structure
The company is governed by a Board of Trustees which operates as detailed in the company's governing
document, the Memorandum and Articles of Association.
The trustees meet on a regular basis to review all aspects ofthe charity. The committee is made up of a number of
members with a shared vision, commitment and passion for achieving the objectives of the organisation.
Members come with a range of skills crucial to the management oFthe organisation. During the year a director of
operations, Mrs Gillian McKeown. was appointed by the board to administer the day to day operations of the
charity.
Inductlon and training of new trustees
New Trustees are briefed on their legal obligations under charity and company law. the content of the
Memorandum and Articles of Association, the committee and decision making processes, the business plan and
recent financial performance of the charity. They meet key employees and other Trustees. The Trustees and
management committee are encouraged to attend appropriate external training events where these will facilitate
the undertaking of their role.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
N1688523 (Northern Ireland)
Registered Charity number
109051
Registered office
Down Business Centre
46 Belfast Road
Downpatrick
Co. Down
BT30 9UP
Trustees
P Cochrane Chartered Accountant
P Dobbin School Principal
MrsA Press Director
Mis5 C Mageean Professional Athlete
Mrs O O'Reilly Director
Y K Choo Programme Officer (resigned 24/5/2024]
Professor K Morrison Dean ofEducation
J Healy Director (resigned 29/212024)

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REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Independent Examiner
M.B,McGrady& Co
Chartered Accountants
Rathmore House
52 St Patricks Avenue
Downpatrick
Co. Down
BT30 6DS
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES
The trustees (who are also the directors of Sister51N for the purposes of company law) are responsible for
preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United
Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law 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 charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of
resources, including the income and expenditure. of the charitable company for that period. In preparing those
financial statements, the trustees are required to
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them con515tently;
observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP,.
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent,.
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the
charitable company will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at
any time the financial position of the charitable company and to 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.
Approved by order ofthe board of trustees on 20 lanuary 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
P Dobbin- Trustee

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of
5istersIN
I report on the accounts of the company for the period I lune 2023 to 30 lune 2024, which are set out on pages
seven to fifteen.
Respective responsibilities of charlty trustees and examlner
As the charity's trustees (and also the directors 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 rny5elf that the charity is not subject to audit under company law 2nd is eligible for independent
examination, it is my responsibility to..
examine the accounts under Section 65 of the Charities Act
follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity CoTnmi55ion for Northern
Ireland under Section 65(9)(b} of the Charities Act
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of the 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. The examination included a review of the accounting records kept by
the charity and a comparison ofthe accounts presented with those records. It also included consideration of any
unusual items or disclosures Trn the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as charity trustees concerning
any such matters.
My role is to state whether any material tnatter5 have come to my attention giving me cause to believe:
That accounting records were not kept in accordance with Section 386 of the Companies Act 2006
That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records
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
That there is further information needed for a proper understandingofthe accounts to be reached.
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 matter5
that require drawing to your attention.
Karl Gilchrist FCA
M.B.McGrady & Co
Chartered Accountants
Rathmore House
52 St Patricks Avenue
Downpatrick
Co. Down
BT30 6DS
21 January 2025

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Statement of Financial Activities
FOR THE PERIOD I JUNE 2023 TO 30 IUNE 2024
PERIOD
1/6/23
TO
30/6/24
Total
funds
PERIOD
2615122
TO
31/5/23
Total
funds
Unrestrlcted Restricted
fund
fund
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
62,500
62.500
53,380
Charitable activities
Charitable activities
135,300
135,300
63,850
Total
135,300
62,500
197,800
117,230
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
57,228
7,542
64,770
102,041
NET INCOME
78,072
54,958
133,030
15,189
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
15,189
15,189
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
93,261
54,958
148,219
15,189
The notes form part of these financial statements

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Balance Sheet
30 JUNE 2024
30/6/24
Total
funds
31/S/23
Total
funds
Unrestrlrted Restricted
fund
fund
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible asset5
1,805
1,805
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash atbank
1,000
105,481
1,000
160,439
54,958
24,398
106,481
54,958
161,439
24,398
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within oneyear
io
(15,025)
(15,025)
{9,209}
NET CURRENT ASSETS
91,456
54,958
146,414
15,189
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
93,261
54,958
148,2 19
15,189
NET ASSETS
93,261
54,958
148,219
15,189
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
li
93,261
54,958
15,189
TOTAL FUNDS
148,219
15,189
The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the
period ended 30 June 2024.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the period ended
30 lune 2024 in accordance wkth Section 476 ofthe Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
(a)
ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of
the Companies Art 2006 and
preparing financial statements whÈch give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable
company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each 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
charitable company.
(b)
The notes form part of these flnancial statements
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Balance Sheet- continued
30 JUNE 2024
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable
companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 20 January 2025
and were signed on its behalfby..
P Dobbin- Trustee
P Cochrane- Trustee
The notes form part of these financial 5taternents

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Notes to the Flnanclal Statements
FOR THE PERIOD I JUNE 2023 TO 30 IUNE 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have
been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP [FRS 102) '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 I
January 2019),, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK
and Republic of Ireland, and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under
the historical cost convention.
Financial reporting standard 102 - reduced dlsclosure exemptlons
The charitable company has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemption in preparing these
financi21 statements, as permitted by FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland.:
the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the
funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
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 2nd the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an
accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category, Where
costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis
consistent with the use of resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated
useful life.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitsble activitie5.
Fund accountlng
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitsble objectives at the discretion of the
trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity,
Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial
statements.
Hire purchase and leasing commitments
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line
basis over the period of the lease.
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FOR THE PERIOD I IUNE 2023 TO 30 JUNE 2024
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
PERIOD
1/6/23
TO
30/6/24
PERIOD
2615122
TO
31/5/23
Grants
62,500
53,380
Grants received, included in the above, are as follows..
PERIOD
1/6123
TO
3016/24
PERIOD
26/5/22
TO
3115/23
james Kane Foundation grant
Other grantincorne
60,000
2,500
32,880
20,500
62,500
53,380
INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
PERIOD
1/6123
TO
30/6124
PERIOD
2615/22
TO
31/5/23
Actlvlty
Charitable activities
Industry partner income
School'5 contribution
income
Exhibition income
95,000
43,000
Charitable activities
Charitable activities
29,000
11,300
9,000
11,850
135,300
63,850
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure} is stated after charging/[crediting)'.
PERIOD
116/23
TO
30/6124
PERIOD
26/5122
TO
31/S123
Independent examination fees
Depreciation- owned assets
Insurance
2,400
232
769
2,400
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TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees. remuneration or other benefits for the period ended 30 lune 2024 nor for the
period ended 31 May 2023.
Trnstees, expenses
There were no trustees, expenses paid for the period ended 30 lune 2024 nor for the period ended
31 May 2023.
STAFF COSTS
The average monthly number of employees during the period was as follows..
PERIOD
1/6123
TO
3016/24
PERIOD
2615/22
TO
3115/23
Administration
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted Restricted
fund
tund
Total
funds
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacles
20,500
32,BBO
53,380
Charitable actlvltles
Charitable activities
63,850
63,850
Total
84,350
32,880
117,230
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
69,161
32.880
102,041
NET INCOME
15,189
15.189
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
15,189
15,189
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FOR THE PERIOD I JUNE 2023 TO 30 IUNE 2024
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Computer
equipment
COST
Additions
2,037
DEPRECIATION
Charge foryear
232
NET BOOKVALUE
At 30 June 2024
1,805
At31 May2023
DEBTORS.. AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
30/6/24
31/5123
Trade debtors
1,000
10. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
3016124
3115/23
Social security and other taxes
Accruals and deferred income
2,966
12,059
9,209
15,025
9,209
11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement
In funds
At
30/6/24
At 1/6/23
Unrestricted funds
General fund
15,189
78,072
93,261
Restrlrted funds
Restricted
54,958
54,958
TOTAL FUNDS
15,189
133,030
148,219
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ii.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Net movement in ￿nds, included in the above are as Follows:
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General Fund
135,300
(57,228)
78,072
Restrlcted funds
Restricted
62,500
(7,542)
54,958
TOTAL FUNDS
197,800
(64,770)
133,030
Comparatives for movement In funds
Net
movement
in funds
At
3115123
Unrestrlcted funds
General fund
15,189
15,189
TOTAL FUNDS
15.189
15,189
Comparative net movement in ￿nds, included in the above are as follows..
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
In funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
84,350
(69,161)
15,189
Restrirted funds
Restricted
32,880
{32,880)
TOTAL FUNDS
117,230
{102,041)
15,189
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12. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
During the period the charity operated out of offices within the Assumption Grammar School. The School
was exempted from the fee usually charged to a participating school, in lieu of rent and utilities.
Assumption Grammar School also bridging financed the salary costs for an employee for the period to
September 2023.
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