tion number 17849
‘Cumann Lucht Capaillini Chonamara
(A Company Limited by Guarantee and not having a Share Capital)
Directors’ report and financial statements
for the year ended 31 December 2014‘Cumann Lucht Capaillini Chonamara
(A Company Limited by Guarantee and not having a Share Capital)
Contents
Page
Directors and other information 1-2
Directors’ report 3
Statement of directors’ responsibilities 4
Independent auditors’ report to the members 5-6
Income and expenditure account 1
Balance sheet 8
Cash flow statement 9
‘Notes to the financial statements 10-14
Including statement of accounting policiesCumann Lucht Capaillini Chonamara
(A Company Limited by Guarantee and not having 2 Share Capital)
Directors and other information
Secretary ‘Niamh Philbin
Company number 17849
Registered office ‘The Showgrounds
Clifden
Co. Galway
Auditors Arkins Kenny & Co
Unit 15
Galway Technology Park
Parimore
Galway
Bankers Bank of Ireland
Clifden
Co. Galway
Solicitors William B Gavin & Co
4 Devon Place
‘The Cresent
Galway
Member details
Tom MacLochlainn (President)
Jim Mullaney (Vice President)
John Riordan (Secretary)
Padraic Heanue (Treasures)
John Varley (Vice President)
Jane Andrews
Kevin Bolger Jerry Mahon
Noel Brett Andrew O'Donoghue
Ciaran Curran Pierce O'Malley
Gearoid Curran Dermot Power
Padraic Hynes Frank Quinn
Page1Cumann Lucht Capaillini Chonamara
(A Company Limited by Guarantee and not having a Share Capital)
Mossie Joyce Keith Murray
Michael Laffay
Patrick Keaney
Charity number CHY 5864
Page 2Cumann Lucht Capaillini Chonamara
(A Company Limited by Guarantee and not having a Share Capital)
Directors! report
for the year ended 31 December 2014
‘The directors present their report and the audited financial statements for the year ended 31 December
2014,
incipal activities and review of the business
The principal activity of the company is engaging in maintaining the Stud Book of the Connemara Pony
Breeders and also engaging in related act
Results and dividends
The results for the year are set out on page 7.
Directors of the company
The present membership of the board is listed on the ‘Directors and other information’ page
Books of account
The measures taken by the directors to ensure compliance with the requirements of Section 202,
Companies Act, 1990, regarding proper books of account are the implementation of necessary policies
and procedures for recording transactions, the employment of competent accounting personnel with
appropriate expertise and the provision of adequate resources to the financial function. The books of
account of the company are maintained at the Registered Office.
Auditors
‘The auditors, Arkins Kenny & Co, have indicated their willingness to continue in office in accordance
with the provisions of Section 160(2) of the Companies Act, 1963.
This report was approved by the Board on and signed on its behalf by
Director
Director
Page3Cumann Lucht Capaillini Chonamar
(A Company Limited by Guarantee and not having a Share Capital)
‘Statement of directors responsibilities for the members’ financial statements
The directors are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with
applicable Irish law and generally accepted accounting practice in Ireland including the accounting standards
issued by the Financial Reporting Council and published by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants in
Ireland
Irish Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a
true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the surplus or deficit of the company for that
period.
The directors confirm that they have complied with the above requirements in preparing the financial
statements,
The directors are responsible for keeping proper books of account which disclose with reasonable accuracy at
any time the finaneial position of the company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements are
prepared in accordance with accounting standards generally accepted in Ireland and with Irish statute
comprising the Companies Acts, 1963 to 2013. 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,
On behalf of the board
Director Date:
Page 4Independent auditor's report to the members of
(A Company Limited by Guarantee and not having a Share Capital)
We have audited the financial statements of Cumann Lucht Capaillini Chonamara for the year ended 31
December 2014 which comprise the Income and Expenditure Account, the Balance Sheet, the Cash Flow
Statement and the related notes. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation
is Irish law and accounting standards issued by the Financial Reporting Council and promulgated by the
Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland (Generally Accepted Accounting Practice in Ireland).
This report is made solely to the company’s members, as a body, in accordance with Section 193 of the
Companies Act, 1990. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company’s members
those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest
extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and the
company's members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
ies of directors and auditors
As explained more fully in the Directors’ Responsibilities Statement set out on page 4, the directors are
responsible for the preparation of the financial statements giving a true and fair view. Our responsibility is to
audit and express an opinion on the financial statements in accordance with Irish law and International
Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland). Those standards require us to comply with the Auditing Practices
Board's Ethical Standards for Auditors.
Scope of the audit of the financial statements
An audit involves obtaining evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements sufficient
to give reasonable assurance that the financial statements are free from material misstatement, whether caused
by fraud or error. This includes an assessment of: whether the accounting policies are appropriate to the
company's circumstances and have been consistently applied and adequately disclosed: the reasonableness of
significant accounting estimates made by the directors; and the overall presentation of the financial
statements. In addition, we read all the financial and non-financial information in the annual report to identify
material inconsistencies with the audited financial statements. If we become aware of any apparent material
misstatements or inconsistencies we consider the implications for our report.
Opinion on financial statements
In our opinion the financial statements:
- give a true and fair view, in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice in Ireland of the
state of the company’s affairs as at 31 December 2014 and of its profit for the year then ended; and
~ have been properly prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Acts, 1963 to 2013,
Matters on which we are required to report by the Companies Acts, 1963 to 2013,
we have obtained all the information and explanations which we consider necessary for the purposes of our
audit;
~ in our opinion proper books of account have been kept by the company;
+ the financial statements are in agreement with the books of account;
~ in our opinion the information given in the directors' report is consistent with the financial statements.
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
We have nothing to report in respect of the provisions in the Companies Acts 1963 to 2012 which require us
to report to you if, in our opinion, the disclosures of directors” remuneration and transactions specified by law
are not made,
Unit 15,
John Kenny Galway Technology Park
Page §Independent auditor's report to the members of
(A Company Limited by Guarantee and not having a Share Capital)
continued
for and on behalf of Parkmore
Arkins Kenny & Co Galway
Certified public accountants
1
is certified a true copy.
On behalf of the board
Niamb Philbin
Director Company secretary
Page 6‘Cumann Lucht Capaillini Chonamara
(A Company Limited by Guarantee and not having a Share Capital)
Income and expenditure account
for the year ended 31 December 2014
‘Continuing operations
2014 2013
Notes € €
Turnover 2 389,570 448,724
Cost of sales (12,691) (32,912)
Gross profit 376,879 415,812
Administrative expenses (454,346) (609,008)
Other operating income 131,622 128,765
Operating profit/(loss) 54,155 (64,431)
Interest payable and similar charges (3,677) (741)
Profit on ordinary
activities before taxation 50,478 (65,172)
Tax on profit on ordinary activities : (36,328)
Profit for the financial year 50,478 (101,500)
‘There are no recognised gains or losses other than the profit or loss for the above two financial years.
On behalf of the board
Director Director
‘The notes on pages 10 to 14 form an integral part of these financial statements.
Page 7Cumann Lucht Capaillini Chonamara
(A Company Limited by Guarantee and not having a Share Capital)
Balance sheet
as at 31 December 2014
2014 2013
Notes € € € €
Fixed assets
Tangible assets 5 483,396 494,120
Current assets
Stocks 16,665 29,176
Debtors 6 14,325 29,530
Cash at bank and in hand 39,991 117,192
120,981 175,898
Cre mounts falling
due within one year 7 (91,895) (206,579)
Net current liabilities (30,681)
Total assets less current
liabilities
Accruals and deferred income 8
463,439
a
Net assets 511,452 460,974
Reserves
Revenue reserves account 511.452 460,974
Members' funds 9 460,974
‘The financial statements were approved by the Board on and signed on its behalf by
Director Director
‘The notes on pages 10 to 14 form an integral part of these financial statements.
Page 8‘Cumann Lueht Capaillini Chonamara
(A Company Limited by Guarantee and not having a Share Capital)
Cash flow statement
for the year ended 31 December 2014
Notes
Reconciliation of operating profit to net
‘cash inflow from operating activities
Operating profit
Depreciation
Decrease in stocks
Decrease in debtors
(Decrease) in creditors
Government grant released
Net cash inflow from operating activities
Cash flow statement
‘Net cash inflow from operating activities
Capital expenditure 10
Increase in cash in the year
Reconciliation of net cash flow to movement in net funds (Note 11)
Increase in cash in the year
‘Net cash inflow from issue of shares classed as financial liabilities
Net funds at 1 January 2014
Net funds at 31 December 2014
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2014
50,478
11,594
12,311
15,205
(114,884)
(1,235)
(26,331)
(26,331)
(870)
(27.201)
(27,201)
117,192
89,991
2013
(101,500)
11,484
14,529
(8,300)
52,987
0.235)
27,035)
7,035)
(30,154)
(57,189)
(57,189)
174,380
117,192Cumann Lucht Capaillini Chonamara
(A Company Limited by Guarantee and not having a Share Capital)
Notes to the financial statements
for the year ended 31 December 2014
1, Statement of 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.
1.1. Basis of preparation
The audited financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting standards
generally accepted in Ireland and Irish statute comprising the Companies Acts, 1963 to 2013,
Accounting Standards generally accepted in Ireland in preparing financial statements giving a true and
fair view are those issued by the Financial Reporting Council
1.2. Income policy
Income represents the total invoice value, excluding value added tax, of sales made during the year.
Tumover is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed
to the buyer, usually on dispatch of the goods.
1.3. Tangible fixed assets and depres
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment
loss. Cost includes all costs that are directly attributable to bringing the asset into working condition
for its intended use.
Depreciation
Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets, at rates calculated 10 write off the cost less
estimated residual value, of each asset systematically over its expected useful life, as follows:
Land and buildings = Straight Line over 50 years
Leasehold properties ~ Straight line over the life of the lease
Fixtures, fittings
and equipment = 12.5% Straight Line
14, Stock
Stock is valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after making due allowance for obsolete
and slow moving items. Cost ineludes all costs incurred in the normal course of business in bringing
the product or service to its present location and candition.
Raw materials, consumables and goods for resale are valued at purchase cost on a first-in, firstout
basis.
1.5, Taxation
‘The yearly charge for taxation is based on the profit for the year an«
tax rates applying at the balance sheet date.
calculated with reference to the
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(A Company Limited by Guarantee and not having a Share Capital)
Notes to the financial statements
for the year ended 31 December 2014
continued
1.6. Government grants
Grants are credited to deferred revenue. Grants towards capital expenditure are released to the profit
and loss account over the expected useful life of the assets. Grants towards revenue expenditure are
released to the profit and loss account as the related expenditure is incurred.
2. Income
The total income of the company for the year has been derived from its principal activity wholly
undertaken in Ireland,
2014 2013
€ €
Class of business
Income 388.240 447,914
Grants 131,622 128,765
519.862 $76,679
Geographical market
Ireland 389,570 448,724
389,570
Employees
‘Number of employees
‘The average monthly numbers of employees 2014 2013,
(including the directors) during the year were:
Office Staff
Employment costs 2014 2013
€ €
Wages and salaries 123,030 166,751
Social welfare costs 13,582 17,598
136,612, 184,349
4, Transactions with directors
‘There were no related party transactions with the directors during the period,
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Notes to the financial statements
for the year ended 31 December 2014
continued
Landand Short Long Fixtures,
5. Tangible fixed assets buildings leasehold leasehold fittings and
freehold property property equipment Total
€ € € € €
Cost
At] January 2014 329,596 368,630 120,310 839,645
Additions 870 - - - 870
Disposals / Grants (112,976) (67.867) = 63,761) (244,604)
At31 December 2014 217490 300,763 21,109 56,549 595,911
Depreciation
At] January 2014 50,860 - 32,639 100,921
‘Charge for the year 4442 - 6.730 11,594
At31 December 2014 :
39,369 112,515
Net book values
At31 December 2014
17,180 483,396
At31 December 2013
‘The member are satisfied that the valve of the freehold land and buildings are not more than their market
value.
A portion of the land was purchased in 1966 with a covenant that in the event of the soceity selling the lands
‘of going into liquidation, the original seller has the option to buy back the lands for the price it was
sold(£1,000)
6. Debtors 2014 2013
€ €
‘Trade debtors 8,199 10,709
Evalon / Vat Refund Due 5,926 2,678
Prepayments and accrued income
16,143
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(A Company Limited by Guarantee and not having a Share Capital)
Notes to the financial statements
for the year ended 31 December 2014
. continued
7. Creditors: amounts falling due 2014 2013,
within one year € €
Other creditors
Trade creditors 69,944
Membership Fees Prepaid 41,900
Aceruals and deferred ineome 24.200
Taxation creditors
PAYE/PRSI 37.442 56,049
VAT - 44,486
8 Accruals and deferred income 2014 2013
Government grants
Atl January 2014 2,465
Released in year (1,35)
At31 December 2014
Reconciliation of movements in members' funds 2014 2013,
€ €
Surplus for the year 50,478 (101,500)
Opening members’ funds 562,474
Closing members! funds 511,452 460,974
Page 13‘Cumann Lucht Capaillini Chonamara
(A Company Limited by Guarantee and not having a Share Capital)
Notes to the financial statements
for the year ended 31 December 2014
continued
10. Gross cash flows
2014 2013
€ €
Returns on investments and servicing of finance
Interest paid G67) 4t)
Capital expenditure
Payments to acquire tangible assets (870) (30,154)
LL. Analysis of changes in net funds
Opening Cash Closing
balance flows balance
€
Cash at bank and in hand 117,192 89,991
Net funds. 117,192
12, Company limited by guarantee
The company is one limited by guarantee not having a share capital. The liability of each member, in
the event of the company being wound up is €1.27.
13. Accounting periods
‘The current accounts are fora full year. The comparative accounts are for a full year.
14, Approval of financial statements
‘The board of directors approved these financial statements for issue on
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1g pages do not form part of the statutory accounts.
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Members Subscriptions
Inspection Fees
Foal Registration
‘Ownership Transfer Fees
Europeans
Duplicate Passports
Prefixs
Microchips
Performance Clinie Income
Show Income
Stallion parade Income
Shop Sales / Capaillini
Therapeutic Riding Courses
December Show
Other operating income
Government grants received
Detailed trading profit and loss account
for the year ended 31 December 2014
2014
90,035
40,536
125,912
27,982
1,720
7,021
1,000
195
1,265
84,515
24135
5,294
630
1,330
389,570
131,622
131,622,
521,192
2013
106,342
45,495
160,608
26,715
6,650
1,060
285
L150
80,218
1,870
14,221
3,300
810
448,724
128,765
128,765
577,489Cumann Lucht Capaillini Chonamara
(A Company Limited by Guarantee and not having a Share Capital)
Detailed Expenditure Account
for the year ended 31 December 2014
2014 2013,
€ € € €
Expenditure
Wages and salaries 123,030 166,751
Employer's PRSI/NI contributions 13,582 17,598
Microchip 14,651 :
Insurance 4,500 5,453
European Championships 4.605, Z
Light and heat 3,694 4222
Repairs and maintenance 5,941 14,111
Postage 22,912
Printing & Stationary 58,452
Advertising 165
Marketing & Promotion 16,701
Registration & Inspection Costs 37,036
Parentage Testing Kits 86,173
Heritage Centre Costs 1,450
Telephone 5514
Computer costs 5,535
Spring Weekend Costs 3.343
Performance Clinic 2,378
Performance Sponsorship 1,250
Motor expenses 3,281
Judges Courses :
Legal and professional 32,863
Consultancy 2,056
Accountancy 4,976
Audit 4,200
Bank charges 1,948
Amortisation of Grants (1,235)
Council & Society Meetings 4,956
General expenses 2,026
Charitable donations - other 100
Subscriptions 190
Show Expenses 80,058
Christntas Show Expenses :
‘Therapeutic Riding 13,061
Depreciation Charge 11,484
454,346 609,008Cumann Lucht Capaillini Chonamara
(A Company Limited by Guarantee and not having a Share Capital)
Detailed Show trading profit and loss account
and expenses schedule
for the year ended 31 December 2014
2014 2013
€ € € €
Pony Show - Rent of Stables 1,040 900
Pony Show - Catalogue Sales 6,680 7,024
Pony Show - Advertising in Catalogue 1,535 2,745
Pony Show - Entry Fees 17,950 13,308
Pony Show - Loose Jumping 2,105 1,760
Pony Show - Gate Receipts 26,965 26,981
Pony Show - Sponsorship Classes 21.670 27.500
Pony Show - Bus Tour 570
84,515 80.218
Expenditure
Administration 3.027
Ambulance 600
Catalogue 5,740
Catering Sponsors & Guest 1,440
Communications & Public Address 2,308
Judges 4,492
Loose Jumping Expenses 1,998
Parking 1,000
Prize Money 20,485
Promotion & Advertising 3,257
Public Liability Insurance 400
Repairs & Maintenance 100
Rosettes & Trophies 2,330
Sanitary Services 1,068
‘Show Queen 314
Showdown :
Stewards 5,186
Working Hunter Expenses 346
Domestic Arts 760
Christmas Show Expenses 2,050
International Tour 600
Music & Music Ride -
Driving :
Green Hunter Expenses 114s:
Irish Daneing 700
‘Temporary Stables 3,060
Sundry i
Gross Profit 21,709