Maiden City Eldercare
Report and Accounts
for the year ended 31 December 2025
| Maiden City Eldercare | |
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| Reports and accounts | |
| Contents | |
| Trustee Committee and Other Information | 3 |
| Trustee Committee’s Report | 4 |
| Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities | 5 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 6 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 7 |
| Balance Sheet | 8 |
| Accounting Policies and Notes to Financial Statements | 9-10 |
Maiden City Eldercare
Trustee Committee and Other Information
Trustees Committee
Niamh Henry Patrick Gabriel Denis Cox
Independent Examiner
Ronan Fallon 2 Eglantine Ave Belfast BT9 6DW
Registered office
38a Dunlaid Road Greysteel Londonderry BT47 3EF
Maiden City Eldercare Trustee Committee’s Report
for the year ended 31 December 2025
The Trustees' committee presents their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025.
Objectives
Our aim is to promote dignity, independence, and wellbeing among elderly individuals in the Foyle area through compassionate, community-centred eldercare programmes and services, whilst supporting families navigating the challenges of ageing and fostering meaningful connections that combat isolation.
Our specific objectives are:
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(1) To improve quality of life and wellbeing for seniors through tailored programmes addressing physical, emotional, and social needs; empower independence and autonomy in daily living; provide healthcare coordination and wellness support; ensure access to essential services (transportation, healthcare, housing); and offer financial guidance to help seniors access benefits and navigate economic challenges.
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(2) To reduce isolation and loneliness among elderly individuals by creating a strong sense of community through organised social activities, support groups, and events that encourage meaningful social interaction and strengthen connections within the older population.
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(3) To strengthen family caregiving capacity by assisting families in understanding and navigating the challenges of caring for aging loved ones, offering educational programmes, counselling services, and practical respite care to ensure the wellbeing of both caregivers and elderly loved ones.
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(4) To advance eldercare through awareness-raising and community education about ageing-related issues; advocating for policies that promote seniors' rights and wellbeing at local and national levels; and conducting research initiatives to continuously improve the understanding and delivery of eldercare services.
Public Benefits and What We Do
The benefits from our work include reduced social isolation and loneliness, improved emotional wellbeing and life satisfaction, enhanced independence and confidence in daily living, improved health outcomes through preventive care and healthcare coordination, strengthened family caregiver capacity, and positive system change through advocacy and research in eldercare.
These benefits are verified through participant feedback, family testimonials, healthcare professional collaboration, and regular service evaluations. We maintain robust safeguarding policies aligned with Adult Safeguarding legislation, data protection protocols, and confidentiality standards, with all staff and volunteers undergoing AccessNI screening and training in dignity in care and person-centred practice.
Our primary beneficiaries are elderly individuals aged 60+ living in the Foyle area, including those experiencing social isolation, health challenges, or transitions to different living environments; their families and unpaid carers navigating the demands of eldercare; healthcare professionals seeking partnership in coordinated care; and the broader community through awareness-raising and advocacy initiatives.
During 2025, we delivered:
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42 social events (600+ elderly participants)
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2 family education seminars (124 attendees)
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3 healthcare outreach workshops; partnerships with 8 health and social care providers
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4 respite care placements supporting family carers
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5 advocacy meetings with elected representatives and health leadership
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7 volunteers trained and deployed
Financial Review
The surplus for the year was £4,377 (2024 - £3,026 surplus, first year of operation). Income totalled £19,650 including donations (£17,650) and grants (£2,000). Expenditure totalled £15,273, with major costs including project-related (£2,681), training (£3,646) and facilities (£3,470),.
The Trustees are pleased with our year's financial performance, achieving both charitable objectives and financial sustainability. The surplus will support programme expansion and build reserves.
The Trustees have established a reserves policy targeting 6 months operating costs (£8,000-£10,000). Year-end unrestricted reserves stood at £7,403 with commitment to reach target levels over 2-3 years.
Future Plans
Key 2026 priorities include:
Tier 1 (fundable now)
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Formalise NHS partnerships for integrated care coordination
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Conduct comprehensive elderly wellbeing needs assessment
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Launch individual giving campaign and fundraising events
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Recruit additional committee members to optimal strength
Tier 2 (if funding secured):
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Expand respite care provision to 10+ placements annually
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Establish 3 weekly drop-in social clubs across venues
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Grow volunteer base to 15+ befrienders and facilitators
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Establish part-time paid volunteer coordinator role
Trustees' Responsibilities
The Trustees are responsible for preparing financial statements that give a true and fair view of the charity's affairs, maintaining proper accounting records, safeguarding assets, and ensuring compliance with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.
Trustees Committee Membership
The following people served on the Trustee Committee during this year:
Niamh Henry Patrick Gabriel Denis Cox
This report was approved by the Trustee Committee and signed on its behalf by:
……………………………... …………………………… Niamh Henry Patrick Gabriel Date: 01/07/2026
Maiden City Eldercare Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities
The charity's trustees are responsible for preparing an annual trustee's report and financial statements in line with relevant legislation and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). According to the charity's constitution, the trustees must compile financial statements annually. These statements must accurately and fairly reflect the charity's financial condition, as well as detail the incoming resources and how they are applied, encompassing both the income and expenditure of the charity for that specific period.
In the process of preparing the financial statements, the trustees must:
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Choose appropriate accounting policies and apply them consistently throughout the financial statements.
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Adhere to the guidelines and principles outlined in the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP).
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Make judgements and estimates that are both reasonable and prudent in the context of the charity's operations and financial status.
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Declare any UK accounting standards that have been adhered to, noting any significant deviations which must be disclosed and justified within the financial statements.
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Compile the financial reports under the assumption of a going concern, except in cases where it becomes reasonable to believe that the charity will not continue its operations.
The trustees hold the duty of maintaining accurate accounting records that, at any point, reasonably reflect the charity's financial status and ensure the financial statements are in accordance with applicable laws and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Their responsibilities also extend to protecting the charity's assets and implementing adequate measures to prevent and identify fraud and other irregularities. Furthermore, trustees are accountable for preserving the integrity of the charitable and financial information on the charity’s website. It is important to note that the legal requirements governing the preparation and distribution of financial statements in the United Kingdom may vary from those in other jurisdictions.
Statement as to disclosure to the independent reviewer:
In so far as the trustees are aware at the time of approving our trustees' annual report:
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there is no relevant information, being information needed by the independent examiner in connection with preparing their report, of which the independent examiner is unaware, and
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the trustees, having made enquiries of fellow trustees and independent examiners that they ought to have individually taken, have each taken all steps that they are obliged to take as a trustees to make themselves aware of any relevant information and to establish that the independent examiner is aware of that information.
By order of the board of trustees
……………………………... Niamh Henry
Date: 01/07/2026
Independent Examiner's Report
to the Trustees of Maiden City Eldercare
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustee Committee of Maiden City Eldercare
I report on the accounts of Maiden City Eldercare for the year ended 31 December 2025, which are set out on pages 7 to 10.
Respective responsibilities of the trustees and examiner
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for preparing the accounts in alignment with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.
My duties entail:
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Conducting an examination of the Accounts under Section 65 of the Charities Act.
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Adhering to the procedures established in the general directions provided by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under Section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act.
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Reporting whether specific matters have been brought to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiner's Report
I have examined your charity's accounts to ensure they comply with Section 65 of the Charities Act. This examination adhered to the general directions provided by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under Section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act. The scope of this examination encompassed an evaluation of the accounting records maintained by the charity and a comparison of the presented accounts against these records. Additionally, the examination involved an assessment of any unusual items or disclosures within the accounts and soliciting explanations from you, as charity trustees, regarding any such findings. My responsibility is to determine whether there have been any material matters brought to my attention that would lead me to believe:
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That the accounting records have yet to be maintained in accordance with Section 63 of the Charities Act.
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That the accounts presented do not align with those accounting records.
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That the accounts fail to meet the accounting standards stipulated by the Charities Act.
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That additional information is necessary to achieve a comprehensive understanding of the accounts. This is in reference to CCNI ARR07 - supporting document dated 11 August 2016.
Independent Examiner's Statement
Upon completing my audit concerning the entity, including evaluating the practices and methodologies employed, I have not observed any material discrepancies warranting concern. Through the audit procedures executed and examining the available records, I possess adequate evidence to conclude that the financial statements provide an accurate and fair view of the charity’s financial position. Furthermore, no additional matters necessitating attention have come to light.
_______ Ronan Fallon
2 Eglantine Ave Belfast BT9 6DW
01/07/2026
Maiden City Eldercare Statement of Financial Activities
for the year ended 31 December 2025
| Note Income Donations Grant Expenditure Facilities Telephone & Internet Admin and office costs Equipment and electronics Travel and subsistence Printing, postage and stationery Professional and consultancy fees Training Project-related costs Bank Charges Sundry expenses Net (expenditure) and net movement in funds in year Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward All amounts relate to continuing operations |
Restricted Funds Unrestricted Funds - 17,650 - 2,000 - 19,650 - 3,470 - 174 - 448 - 851 - 1,942 - 199 - 1,500 - 3,646 - 2,681 - 48 - 314 - 15,273 - 4,377 3,026 7,403 |
2025 £ 17,650 2,000 19,650 3,470 174 448 851 1,942 199 1,500 3,646 2,681 48 314 15,273 4,377 3,026 7,403 |
2024 £ 12,152 - |
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| 12,152 | |||
| 1,925 193 309 1,632 1,300 274 - 2,652 627 48 166 |
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| 9,126 | |||
| 3,026 - |
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| 3,026 | |||
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
Maiden City Eldercare Balance Sheet
as of 31 December 2025
| Note Current assets Cash at the bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Net current (liabilities)/assets Net (liabilities)/assets Fund Account Total Funds |
2025 £ 7,403 - 7,403 7,403 7,403 7,403 |
2024 £ 3,026 - |
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| 3,026 | ||
| 3,026 | ||
| 3,026 | ||
| 3,026 |
On behalf of the Trustee Committee, we endorse these financial statements and affirm that all pertinent records and information have been provided for their preparation. The trustees have compiled the accounts in compliance with Section 130(1) of the Charities Act 2011.
……………………………... Niamh Henry (Chairperson)
Date: 01/07/2026
Maiden City Eldercare
Accounting Policies and Notes to financial statements
for the year ended 31 December 2025
1. Accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The principal accounting policies adopted, judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows:
a) Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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 1 January 2015) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland.
The entity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note(s).
b) Reconciliation with the previous Generally Accepted Accounting Practices
In preparing the accounts, the trustees have considered whether, in applying the accounting policies required by FRS 102 and the Charities SORP FRS 102, no material restatement of comparative items was needed.
c) Preparation of accounts on a going concern basis
The entity reported a net expenditure of £4,377. The trustees believe that the ongoing monitoring of income and measures taken after year-end to manage operating costs and focus on income recreation have secured the immediate future of the entity. The entity also maintains high levels of goodwill from the local community, having secured funding from various sources and currently has a number of fundraising activities planned for the coming twelve to eighteen-month period.
Cash flow statement
The entity has availed of the FRS 102 Section 7 exemption from the requirement to produce a cash flow statement. Income comprises the various income streams detailed in the Statement of Financial Activities and is recognised when received.
Government Grants
Grant income is recognised in income when received.
Maiden City Eldercare
Accounting Policies and Notes to financial statements
for the year ended 31 December 2025
2. Fund Account
| Surplus/ (Deficit) for the financial year Opening Total funds Closing Total funds |
2025 £ 4,377 3,026 7,403 |
2024 £ 3,026 - |
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| 3,026 |