REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: N1695487 (Northern Ireland}
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 109673
Report of the Trustees and
Unaudited Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
for
Connecting Minds Project
S.IA. Vint & Company
Chartered Cerlified Accountants
8 Newry Road
Banbridge
Co. Down
BT32 3HN

Connecting Minds Project
Contents of the Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
Page
Report of the Trustees
Independent Examinerfs Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements
7 to 11
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
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Connecting Minds Project
Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Cornpanies Act 2006,
present their report with Ihe financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025.
The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of
Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the
Financial Reporting Standard applitsble in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1
January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
At the core of our mission is the belief that educalion and engagement are catalysts for positive
social change. We provide skill-building projects to a diverse range of community services,
focusing on underserved youth, the elderly. people with disabilities. refugees, and individuals from
economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Our initiatives include workshops. seminars, Iraining
sessions. and hands-on projects. all meticulously tailored to address the specific needs and
interests of the communities we serve
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its goveming document, a deed of trust. and constitutes a limited
company, limiled by guarantee. as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
The charity is controlled by its goveming documenl. a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited
company, limited by
guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
N1695487 (Northern Ireland)
Registered Charity number
109673
Registered office
8 Newry Road
Banbridge
Co. Down
BT32 3HN
Trustees
Mrs M L Donaghy Teacher
Ms J Potter Teacher (appointed 16.10.24)
Ms K Shilliday Nurse
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Connecting Minds Project
Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Independent Examiner
Thomas Vinl FCCA
S.M. Vint & Company
Chartered Certified Accountants
8 Newry Road
Banbridge
Co. Down
BT32 3HN
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 14 October 2025 and signed on its behalf by..
Mrs M L Donaghy- Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of
Connecting Minds Project
I report on the accounts of the Gompany for the year ended 31 March 2025, which are set out on
Pages four to ￿e1Ve.
Respective responsibilities of charity trustees and examiner
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 myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and 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 Commission
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 examinerfs report
I have examined your charity accounts as required under Section 65 of the Charities Act and my
examination was carried out in accordan￿ with the general Directions given by the Charity
Commission for Northem 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 of Ihe accounts
presented with those records. It also included consideiation of any unusual items or disclosures in
the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as charity trustees conceming any such mallers.
My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to
believe..
That accounting records were nol 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 charitie5 preparing their accounts in accordance with
the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland
That there is furlher information needed for a proper understanding of the 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 Ihe Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern
Ireland, I have found no matters thal require drawing to your attention.
Thomas Vint FCCA
S.M. Vint & Company
Chartered Certified Accountants
8 Newry Road
Banbridge
Co. Down
BT32 3HN
14 October 2025
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Connecting Minds Project
ststement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
2025
Unre51ricted
fund
2024
Total
funds
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
32,443
15.865
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Charitable Activity
39.307
6,585
Other
106
Total
39.413
6,596
NET INCOMEI{EXPENDITURE)
(6,970)
9,269
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
9,269
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
2,299
9,269
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Connecting Minds Project
Balance Sheet
31 March 2025
2025
Unrestricted
fund
2024
Total
funds
Notes
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank
1.850
449
9,269
2,299
9,269
NET CURRENT ASSETS
2,299
9,269
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
2,299
9,269
NET ASSETS
2,299
9,269
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
2,299
9,269
TOTAL FUNDS
2.299
9.26g
The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies
Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2025.
The members have not required the cornpany to obtain an audit of its financial stalements for the
year ended 31 March 2025 in accordance with Section 476 of the 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 Act 2006 and
(b) preparing financial statements which 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 ils 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.
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Connecting Minds Project
Balance Sheet - continued
31 March 2025
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 Ihe Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on
14 October 2025 and were signed on its behalf by:
M L Donaghy - Trustee
The notes fomi parl of Ihese financial ststements
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Connecting Minds Project
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
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)
'AGcounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to
charities preparing their accounts in accordan￿ with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 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 hislorical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has
Éntitlement 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 conslructive
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 cannol
be directly atlributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis
consistent with the use of resources.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion
of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular reslricled 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.
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Connecting Minds Project
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
NET INCOMEI{EXPENDITURE)
Net incomel{expenditure) is stated after chargingl(Grediting)=
2025
2024
Other non-audit ServI￿S
636
480
TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees, remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2025
nor for the year ended 31 March 2024.
Trustees. expenses
There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year
ended 31 March 2024.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricte
fund
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
15,865
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Charitable Activity
6,585
Other
Total
6,596
NET INCOME
9,269
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED
FORWARD
9,269
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Connecting Minds Project
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2025
2024
Other debtors
Accruals
2,450
600)
1,850
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement
in funds
At
31.3.25
At 1.4.24
Unrestricted funds
General fund
9,269
(6,970)
2,299
TOTAL FUNDS
9.269
6,970}
2,299
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming Resources Movement
resources
expended
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
32.443
(39.413)
{6,970}
TOTAL FUNDS
32,443
39,413)
6,970)
Comparatives for movement in funds
Net
movement
in funds
At
31.3.24
U nrestricted funds
General fund
9,269
9,269
TOTAL FUNDS
9.269
9,269
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Connecting Minds Projed
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparative net movement in funds. included in the above are as follows:
Incoming Resources Movement
resources
expended
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
15.865
(6,596)
9.269
TOTAL FUNDS
15,865
6,596)
9,269
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 monlhs combined position is as follows:
Net
movement
in funds
At
31.3.25
Al 1.4.23
Unrestricted funds
General fund
2,299
2.299
TOTAL FUNDS
2,299
2,299
current year 12 months and prior year 12 monlhs combined net movement in funds,
included in the above are as follows-
Incoming Resources Movement
resources
expended
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
48,308
(46,009)
2,299
TOTAL FUNDS
48,308
46,009)
2,299
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Connecting Minds Project
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
During the year £14,032 (2024: £5.000) was paid to the daughter of a trustee for teaching
services.
Duiing the year £13,148 was paid to the son in-law of a Irustee for teaching services.
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Connecting Minds Project
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
2025
2024
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Gifts
Donations
32.442
15,865
32,443
15,865
Total incoming resources
32.443
15,865
EXPENDITURE
Charitable activities
Insurance
Sundries
Courses
294
848
37,531
6,105
38,673
6,105
Support costs
Finance
Bank charges
34
Governance costs
Auditors, remuneration for non audit
work
Sundries
636
70
706
480
Total resources expended
39.413
6,596
Net (expenditure)lincome
6,970)
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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