Deaf Interpreters Northern Ireland
Charity Accounts Summary for the Financial Year Ended 30 April 2025
Prepared for submission to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland
1. Introduction and Compliance Statemen
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the requirements set out under the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008, the Charity Accounting and Reporting Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015, and the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland’s Reporting and Accounting Guidance for non-company charities.
This document provides a compliant summary of the financial activities of Deaf Interpreters Northern Ireland (DINI) for the year ended 30 April 2025. As a small and recently formed charity, DINI prepares its accounts on a receipts and payments basis, which is the appropriate method for charities of this size.
2. Financial Performance Overview
The charity’s financial position at 30 April 2025 is summarised as follows:
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Total income received: £32,047
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Total expenditure incurred: £26,541
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Net surplus for the year: £5,506
All income and expenditure relate to the fulfilment of the organisation’s charitable purposes, including programme delivery, operational costs, and governance activities.
The accounts demonstrate that the charity operated within its financial means and incurred expenditure consistent with charitable objectives. No restricted funds were held during the reporting period.
3. Reserves and Compliance with CCNI Expectations
The surplus of £5,506 for the financial year has been added to the opening unrestricted reserves of £475, resulting in closing unrestricted reserves of £5,981.
In line with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland’s guidance on reserves, the Trustees have reviewed the adequacy of this reserve level and consider it to be:
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sufficient to meet short-term expenditure needs,
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appropriate to cover immediate operational obligations, and
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proportionate given the current scale and stage of the charity’s development.
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The Trustees confirm that no deficits have been incurred, and no restricted or designated funds are held. There are no outstanding liabilities or commitments that would materially affect the charity’s ability to operate or meet its obligations.
4. Governance and Financial Controls
The Trustees recognise their statutory duty under the Charities Act (NI) 2008 to ensure:
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Proper stewardship of charitable funds
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Maintenance of accurate financial records
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Transparent reporting to the Commission
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Compliance with financial controls and governance standards
During the reporting period, the charity operated with basic financial controls suitable for a small organisation. The Trustees are continuing to strengthen governance and financial management processes, including the development of internal policies, record-keeping procedures, and annual reporting mechanisms.
These accounts reflect the charity’s early-stage operational context and its ongoing commitment to achieving full compliance as it grows
5. Audit / Independent Examination Requirement
Under the applicable CCNI thresholds, the charity’s income level does not require a statutory audit. The Trustees will arrange for an independent examination of the accounts where required under CCNI guidance for non-audited charities and will ensure that future reporting meets all statutory obligations.
6. Conclusion
These accounts provide a true and fair representation of the charity’s financial activities for the year ended 30 April 2025. The Trustees confirm that the charity remains financially stable, operates within the boundaries of its charitable purposes, and is committed to fulfilling all legal and regulatory requirements moving forward.
Signed on behalf of the Trustees:
Holly Lane, Chairperson
Date: 4 Dec 2025___
Shane Gilchrist, Secretary
Date: 4 Dec 2025____
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