Charity registration number NIC104689
Company registration number NI604372 (Northern Ireland)
DGO FOUNDATION
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
DGO FOUNDATION
CONTENTS
Page
Charity Information
1
Trustees' report
2 - 3
Independent examiner's report
4
Statement of financial activities
5
Balance sheet
6
Notes to the financial statements
7 - 11
DGO FOUNDATION
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
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Trustees
Mr R Lewis
Mrs C Lewis
Mr I MacCorkell
Charity number
NIC104689
Company number
NI604372
Registered office
19 Culcavy Road
Hillsborough
Co Down
BT26 6JD
Independent examiner
Moore (N.I.) LLP
4th Floor Donegall House
7 Donegall Square North
Belfast
BT1 5GB
Bankers
Ulster Bank Limited
18 Bow Street
Lisburn
BT28 1BN
DGO FOUNDATION
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
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The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2024.

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the charity's Memorandum and Articles of Association, the Companies Act 2006 and “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)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2016)

Objectives and activities

The charity's objects as set out in the Memorandum and Articles of Association are to benefit the public through the advancement of education, the advancement of religion (specifically the Christian Faith), the relief of sickness and advancement of health, the relief of poverty, the advancement of community development and the improvement of the holistic life of communities of developing nations.

The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

Achievements and performance

In line with the charity’s objects we have participated in the advancement of education, the advancement of religion, the advancement of community development, the improvement of the holistic life of communities in areas of need, and the relief of poverty.

 

In line with the charity’s objects namely the advancement of education, the advancement of religion, the advancement of community development, the improvement of the holistic life of communities in areas of need, and the relief of poverty, our full time employee Daniel Vance provided strategic and practical support under the initiative “Sparkworks” with the establishment of executive coaching. He provides training and mentors leaders in Christian Youth Ministry. Daniel has also been providing advice and management for those leading charitable projects affected by food insecurity.

 

During this financial year the Directors continue to adhere to the decision made in the previous financial year to limit external charitable donations due to the precarious nature of the cost of living crisis. As a Board of Directors we chose to continue to take a prudent approach and focused on the Sparkworks project only as outlined above. 

 

Financial review

The results for the year are set out in the statement of financial activities on page 5 of the financial statements. The charity recorded net expenditure for the year end 30 September 2024 of £53,871 (2023: £58,469). This was deducted from the reserves brought forward of £103,198 to leave total reserves of £50,246 at 30 September 2024.

The income for the year totalled £919. Expenses during the year totalled £53,871, majority of which was wages to the project manager. Expenditure donations are also down this year due to the pandemic but the charity has been exploring new sources of income and are confident this will allow more funds to be donated out to other organisations in the coming years.

 

Plans for future periods

The charity tries to meet quarterly to discuss opportunities that can be supported. We plan to build upon the work we have been doing, and continue to consider ways to support further projects, both locally, across the UK and abroad. We anticipate that the work of Sparkworks, mentoring leaders in Christian Youth Ministry and the charitable sector, will grow and we hope to continue to support this growth.

 

 

DGO FOUNDATION
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
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Structure, governance and management

The charity is a company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital. It is registered in Northern Ireland (registration number: NI 604372) and has obtained charitable status with The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (Charity no. NIC104689). It is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association.

The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:

Mr R Lewis
Mrs C Lewis
Mr I MacCorkell

The members of the company are also the directors.

 

New directors have an induction meeting with the Chair of the Board. They are briefed on a range of issues including:

 

 

None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.

The Board of Directors operates as detailed in the governing document for the charity, its Memorandum and Articles of Association.

Disclosure of information to auditor

Each of the trustees has confirmed that there is no information of which they are aware which is relevant to the audit, but of which the auditor is unaware. They have further confirmed that they have taken appropriate steps to identify such relevant information and to establish that the auditor is aware of such information.

The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

Mrs C Lewis
Trustee
Dated: 27 June 2025
DGO FOUNDATION
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF DGO FOUNDATION
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We report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 30 September 2024, which are set out on pages 5 to 11.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The trustees, who are also the directors of DGO Foundation for the purposes of company law, are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.

Having satisfied ourselves that the charity is not subject to audit under company law, and is eligible for independent examination, it is our responsibility to:

 

(i)

examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act

(ii)

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

(iii)

state whether particular matters have come to our attention.

Basis of independent examiner's report

We have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and our examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern 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 the accounts presented with those records. It also included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as charity trustees concerning any such matters.

 

Our role is to state whether any material matters have come to our attention giving us cause to believe:

 

1. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006

2. That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records

3. 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 charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland

4. That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Independent examiner's statement

We have completed our examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (1) to (4) listed above and, in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, we have found no matters that require drawing to your attention.

 

Dr R I Peters Gallagher OBE FCA
for and on behalf of Moore (N.I.) LLP
Chartered Accountants
4th Floor Donegall House
7 Donegall Square North
Belfast
BT1 5GB
Dated: 27 June 2025
DGO FOUNDATION
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
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Unrestricted
Total
Total
funds
2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
Income from:
Donations and legacies
3
919
919
-
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
4
53,871
53,871
58,469
Net expenditure for the year/
Net movement in funds
(52,952)
(52,952)
(58,469)
Fund balances at 1 October 2023
103,198
103,198
161,667
Fund balances at 30 September 2024
50,246
50,246
103,198

 

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006.
DGO FOUNDATION
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
30 September 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand
54,518
106,402
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
9
(4,272)
(3,204)
Net current assets
50,246
103,198
Net assets
50,246
103,198
The funds of the charity
Unrestricted funds
50,246
103,198
50,246
103,198

The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 30 September 2024. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for ensuring that the charity keeps accounting records which comply with section 386 of the Act and for preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of the financial year and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for the 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 company.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the trustees on 27 June 2025
Mrs C Lewis
Trustee
Company registration number NI604372 (Northern Ireland)
DGO FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
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1
Accounting policies
Charity information

DGO Foundation is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in Northern Ireland. The registered office is 19 Culcavy Road, Hillsborough, Co Down, BT26 6JD.

1.1
Accounting convention

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the charity's Memorandum and Articles of Association, the Companies Act 2006 and “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)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2016). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

 

The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

1.2
Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3
Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the charity.
1.4
Incoming resources
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.
DGO FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.5
Resources expended

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

 

Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Funding provided through contractual agreements and performance related grants is recognised as goods or services are supplied. Other grant payments are recognised when a constructive obligation arises that results in the payment being unavoidable.

 

Governance costs include those incurred in the governance of its assets and are primarily associated with constitutional and statutory requirements.

1.6
Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

 

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

 

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.7
Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

 

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

DGO FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
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2
Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

 

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

3
Donations and legacies
Unrestricted
Total
funds
2024
2023
£
£
Donations and gifts
919
-
4
Charitable activities

Charitable Expenditure

 

Charitable Expenditure

 

2024
2023
£
£
Staff costs
49,780
50,887

Charitable donations

1,000
-

Bank charges

106
107

Staff training

-
3,225

Insurance

1,365
1,397
Travel & sustenance
552
897
52,803
56,513
Share of governance costs (see note 5)
1,068
1,956
53,871
58,469
DGO FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
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5
Governance costs
Support costs
Governance costs
2024
2023
Basis of allocation
£
£
£
£
Independent examination
-
600
600
600
Governance
Legal and professional
-
468
468
1,356
Governance
-
1,068
1,068
1,956
Analysed between
Charitable activities
-
1,068
1,068
1,956

Governance costs includes payments to the independent examiners of £600 (2023- £600) for independent examination fees.

6
Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.
7
Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

2024
2023
Number
Number
1
1
Employment costs
2024
2023
£
£
Wages and salaries
49,780
50,887

No employees received employee benefits (excluding pension costs) of more than £60,000.

There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
8
Taxation

The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.

DGO FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
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9
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
£
£
Accruals and deferred income
4,272
3,204
10
Unrestricted funds

The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.

At 1 October 2023
Incoming resources
Resources expended
At 30 September 2024
£
£
£
£
General funds
103,198
919
(53,871)
50,246
Previous year:
At 1 October 2022
Incoming resources
Resources expended
At 30 September 2023
£
£
£
£
General funds
161,667
-
(58,469)
103,198
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