PAI Iii T(rHER 8altlc To8•ther R8port and Flnandal Statsments Yvr endln831 Marth 2025 Charity Commjssion Numljer.. Nia09522
BAt71C TOGETHER Contents MISSION STATEMENT................................................................................ Management Committee Report .................................................................. Report of the trustees for the Perfod endln8 31 March 2025.............................. .. Independent examinerfs port to the Charity Trustees on the unaudited financial statements of the 8ahic Together....... . . ..........................................................................-...........-......,... . Statement of Flnancial POtiOn (Balance Sheet)....... ..
BALTIC TOGETHER MISSION STATEMENT °Baltic To8etherf mission is to create la5tin8 POsItNe change In our community by supportlng Lithuanians living in Mid Ulster Area thmugh workshops, events. piojects and guidance. We work in partnership wth local or8anisation5, volunteer5 and supporters to ensure everyone has the opportunity. sOUrceS and encouragement they need to thrive. Management Committee Report The third year of BalticTogether ha5 contlnued wfththe actlvities of yearone again with no income durfn8 the period. sin our set up in 2022 we have contlnued to promote our arganlsatyon throughout the events, partnership and social media. The trustees contlnue to work with Mld Ulster Council. schools, Migrant and Ethnic Minorlty Peace Builders. Lithuanian school "Lietuvytls" and many famllles whlch based in the Mid Ulster Area in Nl. This organisation has grown considerably over this past year and as a result has made connections with other nationals originally from the Baltlc Reglon in Ireland. We would Slke to thank everyone for their fantastic support over the past year and we hope that we and to many others who give thelr time to help support the or8anlsation. The Baltic Together Management Committee
BALTIC TOGETHER Report ofthe trustees for the Perlod endlng 31 March 2025 The tfustees are pleased to present thelr annual committee report together with the finantlal statements of the Organi5alion for the year endin8 31 March 2025 The financlal statements CoMY wlth the Charitles Art 21))8 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities. Charfty Number CCNI.. NIC IIYJ522 Our pue5 and actlvftles Baltlc Together Is estsblished to enhance promote the benefit of the inhabltants currently resldlng in the MID Ulster Area and oriBlnally from the area defined as the Baltic Stste-Lithuania Ihereinafter called the 'benefl¢larks') of the Mld Ulster Area {hereln called the area of benefit) to advance education. and to provlde or asslst In the provlslon of facilltles In the Interests of soclal welfare for recreational or other telsure tlme o¢eupation, vlth the objert of Improving the conditrons of Ilfe of the said Inhabitants and in p•rticular to Invlte people to Join Joint projects. actNf(ie5, Joln the communky building pro$5 and owdnlze varfous Initlatlves wlth the alm of gathering and 8rowlng community. Provide or secure the prov15ion of welfare rl8hts advlce and Information and refer those in need of professlonal asslstance to the relevant agencies. Our Llthuanlan Llbrary Is open 3 days per week set times and we al have regular meetings whlch is announced on our sodal rnedla beforehand. We a an equal opportunlty group where elderly, parents and thelr chlldren. women and man are welcome. As a Charlty we are runninB regular sesslons and meetI$forw0rnanfy parents and klds stayand playsessions {trial Stage atthe moment)- Lithuanlan book library Ythere everyone welcome to come and pick a book, have a chat. meet new people: we also Organi Ml&summerfestfval for all community. Chri5tma5famiFy event and coffee mornings. Many more artl¥ltles planned but haven't tsken place yet. In shaplng ourobJectlve5forthe year and planningouractivities, the trustees have considered the Charity Commlssion's guidance on public benefi¢ includlngthe Euidance'publlc benefrt: running a charity {PB21'. The Or8antsatlon relies on grant income and donatl(Ms to cover its operatln8 COStS. There is no prfvate beneflt to any Indlyldual - the On private benefit flowing from this purpose that it is Incidentsl and Is necessèry for staff to receive on-going tiaining in safeguarding children. These beneffts are necessary to ensure the hlghest quality of service benefits the beneficlaries.
BALTIC TOGEfHER Aims To advance of community settlement and development in Northern ITeland To advance the relief of those in need by reason of youth, age. ill -health, dtsability, financial hardship or another disadvantage. provlde or secure the provision of welfare lights advice and information and fer those in need of professional assistance to the relevant agencies. To sUPPOrt the development of a cohe51ve, Shared and integrated community. Preser¥ation of Historlcal and Cultural tradition5 from Baltlc States including dan, music and language. vi) V411 To encourage civic re5ponsibS1ity/g¢)od citizen To assist with the creation and enjoyment and achievement of Volunteering to advance any other exclusively charitable purpose as the dirertors may, from time to time, decide in accordance wlth the law of charity. FINANaAL REVIEW Reserves polky and go1 Concern Without the support of our funders and continued fundraising efforts by staff and volunteers. it 15 doubtful that the organisation could continue operating. The trustees are endeavouring to ensure the success with a combtnatlon of measures induding fundraisers and applicatlons to fundlng bodies In an effort to secure staff posts and long-term sustainability of the Charlty. A major financlal concern for the Or8anisation as with any chaflty will be ongoing financial sustainability from funding in the years to come. The trustees are aware of the need to maintain free reserves, especially In the Cuent economic cllmate. Contlnual fundraisin8 will provide a challen8in8 environment in the years to corne. We would like to acknowledge the contlnued support of our donor Ze83 Support Organlsatlon and Mkl Vlster Council.
BALTIC TOGETHER fte1eren and admknistratlve detalls Operat5ng address: 39 Thomas Street, tngannon BT70 IHN Ouradvkers Atcountant.. Bfii 4PU E A GrlmlÈy & Co, 16 Clonoe Village Business PaTK 98 Washingbay Road, Dungannon, Bankers: Ulster 8ank 39 Market Square. Dungannon BT70 IJJ Trustee5 The trustees and Offir$ servlng during the year and since the year end were a5 follow5: Founder: Andr5 Zubernis Chair: Jolanta Bartuseyiclene Vke chalr. Rlma Velaitvte Secretary; Treasurer. Jurate Alrose Development Offir. Evellna Baksevlciute Safeguardln8 officer & Volunteer coordlnator: Kristlna Jukneliene Structure, Govemano and MaTra8ement Gavunl Downt 'BaltS¢ Togetheff Is 0r8an1sa0n govemed by a Constitution. AdhThI oftrusieos As set <xrt In the Tnst Deed. the maxlmum Board members 7. When considering ctroptlng trustee5, the Board ha5 regard to the requirement for any specialist skills needed. The Trustees shall be entlded to Invite rnembers of the public to attend as obser¥ers at any Annual General Meeting or any other meetings of the Ttee5. Trustse Inductlon and tralning New tnkns undergo an orientation session to brief them on: their legal obligaOnS under charity law. the Charity Commission guidan on public benefit, and inform them of the content of the Trust Deed, the COMllttee and declsion-making prowses, the business plan and recent financial performance of the charlty. Any person wlshlng to bec(xne a Ird member must apply in writing for approval by the Trustee5. It is a qUirement that the board members attend an induction process covering 8ood governance. During the Indurtlon they meet key employee5 and other trustees. Trustees are encouraged to attend appr(yriate extemal tralning events where these will facilitate the undertakin8 of their role. Orr4nlsatlon 61Page
BALTIC TOGETHER The board of trustees, which require a minimum of 3 Trustees, administers the charity. The tharity is mana8ed by the Trustee Board, which meets at least 6 tlmes per year. Thi5 report was approved by the board of trustee5 and slgned on its behalf by Signed: Jolanta Bartuseviciene Datsd: 910412025 71Page
BALTIC TOGEfHER Independent examlner's report to the Charity Trustees on the unaudited flnanclal statements of the Baltlc Together. I report to the charftytwstees on my examination of attounts of Baltic Together for the Period ended 31 March 202S set out on pages 9 to 10. Respertlve responslbllftle$ of trustees and Independent examlner As the charitys tW5tees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts In accordance with the requlrements of the Charities Act {Northern Irelandl 21x18. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 65 ofthe Charities Act (Northern Ire13ndl 2008; follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for 14orthem Ireland under settlon 65(9){bl of the Charities Art,. and stste whether particular matter5 have cometo my attention. 8a515 of Independent examlnerfs staternent I have examlned your charity accounts as requlred under Section 65 of the Charltles Art and my exarnlnatlon wa5 carrled out In accordance wtth the general Direction5 8lven by the Charlty Commlsslon for Northern Ireland under section 6519){bl of the Charities Art. The eximlnation In¢luded a revlew of the accounting records kept by the charlty and a eomparison ol the accounts presented wlth those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or dix105ures In the accounts. and seekSng explanations from you as charlty tnjstees concerning any such matters. My role Is to stste whether any materlal matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe: l. That accountlng records were not kept In a¢cordan¢e with section 63 of the Charities Act 2IXI6 2. That the accounts do not accord wfth those accounting records 3. That the accounts do not comply wlth the accounting requirements of the Charlties Act. 4. That there Is further informatlon needed for a proper understandlng of the account5 to be reached. Ind•p•ndent examlnqe$ statement I have completed my examlnatlon and have no concerns in respert of the matters11) to141 listed above and, In connectlon wlth followlng the Dlrections of the Charity Commlssion for Northem Ireland. I have found n matters that requlre drawlng to your attention. Et na Grlmley Independent examlner Relevant Professlonal tyallll¢atlon: KA E A Grlmley & Co. Chartered A¢Muntsnt 16 aonoe Vllla8e Buslness Park 98 Washlntsay Ro. Coallsland Co TrrM•, 8rii 4PU Dated: 9 October 2025 81Page
BALTIC TOGETHER Receipts and payn)ents for year ending 3 1 March 202 5 31.03.25 31.0324 Income MID ULSTER COUNCIL, MUDC CREDITORS 750 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 1,118 Fundfalslng 4.239 Donation 603 Embassy Income 115 1,468 12,607 Expenses Repairs and Maintenance 1,277 Computer Costs 125 Telephone 513 476 Event Costs 2,249 8,686 Insurance 894 488 Rates- return 14.5351 5,242 Electrtcity/HeatSng 746 1,144 15,017 Income Less Expenditure 324 12.4091 Statement of Financlal Position (Balance Sheet) As at 31 Mar¢h 202S 91Pa8e
BALTIC TOGETHER JI M•i¢h 1025 JI mth 1014 Cyrrnnt Assets 3,743 Amds of th•lty Income I14rf1 3,743 6,152 SurplusllDeflcill 324 12,4091 lance * 31 March 4,067 3.743 tial statements were approved VApril 2025 and 5i8ned on the tTUSte¥s behalf bv: Jol ta Bartuseviciene Trustee 101 Pttge