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| Irish Moiled Cattle Society |
| (A company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital) |
| DIRECTORS' REPORT |
| for the financial year ended 31 December 2024 |
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| Chairpersons Report for the Year 2024 The 12 months of 2024 has been another busy year for the Irish Moiled Cattle Society. The IMCS breeding program continues to be continuously reviewed. Feedback on the IMCS breeding program from Christopher Price CEO of RBST Scotland cited that the Irish Moiled Cattle Society breeding program is considered as the Gold Standard. The yearly genomics report was published, put on the IMCS website as well as emailed out to all IMCS breeders, this included 2021 females alongside first time publishing bulls covering terminal, maternal and combined list. This is giving access to Irish Moiled breeders to help make informed breeding decisions with regards to potential traits such as milk yield, health, fertility and TB resistance. DAERA have announced they will roll out genomic testing of all cattle in Northern Ireland in 2026 through ICBF. The IMCS are already involved with ICBF and are genomic testing. Classification - Several breeders in each of the constituencies continue to get their cattle classified on a yearly basis, results in both the show ring and online sales prove that this is a very beneficial tool. It would be encouraging to see more breeders, especially new breeders, take on getting their cattle classified. The yearly classification report was published. The online H & H Magnificent Moilie online sale continues to prove very successful, Marteye provides an online platform connecting sellers and buyers from across the three constituencies and further afield which has a lot of advantages over traditional selling mainly sellers are still getting premium prices. Data continues to be collected from breeders on weanling weights on an annual basis. Four workshops, by director Sally Crowe on beef boxes and social media were held at the start of 2024. Funding was 100% obtained through the Agri Food Co-Op scheme. Treasurer Brian OKane applied for a grant of 10,000 euros this has been now received from the 2024 Genetic Resources Grant Aid Scheme and used for the project of collection of bull semen for the IMCS with the emphasis on high performance genomics and genetic diversity. Three bulls that had successful collection were Beechmount Harry, Ravelglen Earl and Clandeboye Sexton. It was hoped sexed semen could have been obtained in this round of collection, however unfortunately the logistics did not work out and the Society will endeavor for a sexed semen future project. This could and will be a very important tool for breeders wishing to use embryo transfer in the breed. The IMCS AI catalogue which includes the new bulls is now available both online on the IMCS website and can be downloaded and sent by email or WhatsApp to breeders. This year there has seen a slight increase in the cost of breeders purchasing semen, due to increased storage costs to the Society. Semen stored by RBST in GB was moved to Scawfell genetics from Genus. Another major milestone for the breed was reached?. the first purebred Irish Moiled calves have been born outside of the UK and Ireland in Queensland, Australia - Denis Roberts and wife Theresa successfully imported embryos for their Derryduff herd in 2024. IMCS breeders day was held by kind invitation of IMCS president Mark Logan at Clandeboye Estate, Bangor. Viewing the Clandeboye herd and Clandeboye gardens and courtyard. Killua Castle in the ROI once again offered their estate for IMCS breeders to visit. A farm walk was held to see one of the largest herds of Irish Moileds. We welcomed David Scott (NI), Dermot Gardiner (NI) and Cian Elliott (GB) onto the board of directors. Long standing breeder, director and website co-ordinator Valerie Orr retired as GB director. A new website was set up through Web design, Belfast, with the help of Valerie Orr, Gillian Steele, Nigel Edwards and Michelle McCauley. Stock for sale admin is now carried out by Caroline Maxwell. A new Society computer and software package was purchased for the Secretary to help with the ever-increasing admin, which is essential for the daily running of the Society. Throughout the year agriculture shows in all three constituencies were supported by breeders with Balmoral and Antrim Show having the largest turnout of Irish Moileds. Events which had the Society stand manned by directors were Future Stars of Show Ring at Roscrea ROI, Beef 2024 at The Grange farm owned by Teasgac in ROI, Connemara National Park in ROI, Bunratty Heritage Breed days in Co.Clare ROI, Westmorland Show in GB , the IMCS National shows held at Royal Three Counties (GB), Antrim Show (NI) and Tullamore Show (ROI). A new format/ platform for the International Online show was set up by Sally Crowe to make it easier for breeders to enter and easier for Judges receiving the entries when it came to judging the different classes. The merchandise officers added a limited number of Christmas bobbles and scented candles as an extra for breeders looking something different for Christmas and are currently working on an IMCS calendar for 2026. A breeders zoom workshop was held at the start of 2025 as requested by breeders focusing on halter training, photography, advice on how to register animals and understanding ICBF. 2026 is the 100th anniversary of the first herd book. Already plans are being put in place to mark this event in all three constituencies. While origins of the Irish Moiled breed date back to ancient times, the breed remains a living symbol of our agricultural heritage, uniquely adapted to our landscape, ideally suited to the low input, high value systems that farming policies now aim to support, DNA parentage proven now for over twenty years and will continuing to ensure the security of the breeds future and now with genomics showing the traits and merits of which animals to breed from, it is a breed that is very much needed now and for the future. |
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| The directors who served during the financial year are as follows: |
| Mr Brian O'Kane | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mrs Michelle McCauley |
| Mr Seamus Holmes |
| Mrs Rachel Armour |
| Mr Christoper Malcolm Ball |
| Mr David Scott |
| Mr Robert Samuel Boyle |
| Mr Dan Bull |
| Mr Trevor Chadwick |
| Mrs Sally Crowe |
| Mr Robert Humphrey Davis |
| Mr Nigel Edwards |
| Mr Derek Steen |
| Miss Ciara White |
| Mr Cian Wallace Elliott |
| Mr Brian Peter Dolan |
| Dr Dermot Gardiner |
| Mr James Gilsenan |
| Dr Michael John Meharg (Resigned 10 January 2024) |
| Mr James White (Resigned 22 October 2024) |
| Ms Valerie Orr (Resigned 22 October 2024) |
| Mrs Jacqueline Carol Baxter (Resigned 10 January 2024) |
| In accordance with the Constitution, the directors retire by rotation and, being eligible, offer themselves for re-election. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| The directors are responsible for preparing the Directors' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law) including FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" Section 1A (Small Entities). Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the profit or loss of the company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to: |
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| ■ | prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| The above report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to small companies within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006. |
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| Irish Moiled Cattle Society |
| (A company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital) |
| ABRIDGED PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT |
| for the financial year ended 31 December 2024 |
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| Irish Moiled Cattle Society |
| (A company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital) |
| Company Registration Number: |
| ABRIDGED BALANCE SHEET |
| as at |
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| Tangible assets | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | (3,791) | (4,214) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Irish Moiled Cattle Society |
| (A company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital) |
| STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY |
| as at 31 December 2024 |
| Retained | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| £ | £ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| as previously stated | 66,654 | 66,654 |
| Prior financial year error correction | (2,000) | (2,000) |
| ───────── | ───────── | |
| At 1 January 2023 | 64,654 | 64,654 |
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| Loss for the financial year | (12,267) | (12,267) |
| ───────── | ───────── | |
| At 31 December 2023 | 52,387 | 52,387 |
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| Loss for the financial year | (29,756) | (29,756) |
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| At 31 December 2024 | 22,631 | 22,631 |
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| NOTES TO THE ABRIDGED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
| for the financial year ended 31 December 2024 |
| 1. | General Information | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Irish Moiled Cattle Society is a company limited by guarantee incorporated and registered in Northern Ireland. The registered number of the company is NI034436. The registered office of the company is 28 Lisnamany Road, Martinstown, Ballymena, Antrim, BT43 6QH, Northern Ireland. The principal activity of the company was that of the breeding, preservation and promotion of the Irish Moiled Cattle breed. The financial statements have been presented in Pound (£) which is also the functional currency of the company. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The following accounting policies have been applied consistently in dealing with items which are considered material in relation to the company's financial statements. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Tangible assets are stated at cost or at valuation, less accumulated depreciation. The charge to depreciation is calculated to write off the original cost or valuation of tangible assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives as follows: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| The carrying values of tangible fixed assets are reviewed annually for impairment in periods if events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed at the balance sheet date where transactions or events have occurred at that date that will result in an obligation to pay more tax in the future, or a right to pay less tax in the future. Timing differences are temporary differences between the company's taxable profits and its results as stated in the financial statements. Deferred tax is measured on an undiscounted basis at the tax rates that are anticipated to apply in the periods in which the timing differences are expected to reverse, based on tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the Balance Sheet date. |
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| The average monthly number of employees, including directors, during the financial year was 0, (2023 - 0). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4. | Tangible assets | ||
| Plant and | Total | ||
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| £ | £ | ||
| Cost | |||
| At 1 January 2024 | 569 | ||
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| At 31 December 2024 | 569 | ||
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| Depreciation | |||
| At 1 January 2024 | 254 | ||
| Charge for the financial year | 47 | ||
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| At 31 December 2024 | 301 | ||
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| Net book value | |||
| At 31 December 2024 | 268 | ||
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| At 31 December 2023 | 315 | ||
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| There have been no significant events affecting the company since the financial year-end. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||