Treasurer’s Annual Report – Year Ended 31 March 2026
Hospital Road Community Association / Youth Club
Hospital Road Community Centre
18 A Queens Parade, Omagh, BT79 0DJ
Tel: 02882 244426
Email: hrcacommittee@gmail.com
1. Overview
The financial year from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026 was one of active community engagement, expansion of youth initiatives, and strengthened partnerships with local housing associations and statutory bodies.
The Association managed two bank accounts with Danske Bank, used to separately administer core community activities and youth programmes. All transactions were reviewed and recorded monthly by the Treasurer.
2. Financial Summary
Opening Balances at 1 April 2025 Charity Account – £1,252.02 Youth Account – £5,100.40 Total Opening Balance: £6,352.42
Receipts
| Receipts | ||
|---|---|---|
| Source | Description | £ |
| Radius Housing Association | Grants for community and youth projects | 6,970.95 |
| Arbour Housing Ltd | Programme and family event funding | 7,062.39 |
| Education Authority / EA Cre ditors |
Educational and skills training support | 2,935.04 |
| The Executive Ofice (TEO) | “Building Lasting Relationships” program me (9 months) |
18,169.18 partial ‑year |
| Fermanagh & Omagh Distric t Council |
Volunteer craft training support | 300.00 |
| Other income | Donations, reimbursements, fundraising | 1,284.49 |
| Bank interest | Danske Bank deposit interest | 1.23 |
| Total Receipts | £24,825.32 |
Payments
| Payments | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category Description £ |
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| Programme delivery Summer camps, workshops and events |
8,120.42 | |
| Equipment & materials Amazon, Argos, Microsoft, The Works |
6,354.20 | |
| Youth & community engagement Food, activities, transport – |
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| Asda, Iceland, Poundland etc. 14,361.05 | ||
| Charitable donation Autism NI training project |
995.00 | |
| Bank charges Monthly fees (both accounts)57.04 | ||
| Total Payments £29,887.71 |
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| Closing Balances at 31 March 2026 | ||
| Account Closing Balance £ Movement £ |
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| Charity Account 1,223.25 –28.77 |
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| Youth Account 1,838.69 –3,261.71 |
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| Total Funds 3,061.94 Net Defcit –3,290.48 |
‑ The deficit reflects expenditure on ongoing multi month projects (such as Building Lasting Relationships and Autism Inclusion Programme), partly funded by restricted grants carried forward from the previous year.
3. Notes to the Accounts
Accounting Basis: Prepared on a receipts and payments basis per the Charities Act (NI) 2008 an d CCNI guidelines.
Bank Reconciliation: Danske Bank statements reconciled monthly and endorsed by the Treasur er and Committee.
Restricted Funds: Certain incoming grants are restricted to specific youth or community initiativ es.
Assets & Liabilities: No fixed assets or outstanding liabilities as of 31 March 2026.
Volunteers: All activities delivered by volunteers and one part‑time Youth & Community Support Worker (funded by project grants).
4. Financial Overview Commentary
Despite financial pressures,
the Association continued to deliver significant community benefit programmes, including cross ‑community initiatives, autism inclusion training, and family events.
The committee maintains careful oversight to ensure restricted funds are used appropriately and that operational reserves remain stable.
5. Approval and Signatures
These accounts were approved by the trustees on 31/03/2026 and signed on their behalf by the Treasurer and Chairperson.
Treasurer:
Print Name: Linda Curran
Date: 31/03/2026
Chairperson:
Print Name: Adam Henfrey
Date: 31/03/202