Published
July 2017
8. Financials Page 18
9. Supporters Page 27
Mission
To offer young people of all abilities and backgrounds from Northern
Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland, life-changing youth development
opportunities on a purpose built tall ship.
1. Chairman Peter Cooke Northern Irish businessman with extensive experience in maritime
affairs.
2. President Enda OCoineen Adventurer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Enda brings incredi-
ble vision and drive to the project.
3. Secretary Neil OHagan As Executive Director and Secretary Neil is central to all day-to-day
activities and driving the organisation forward.
4. Dr Gerard OHare CBE Former Tall Ships Belfast Chairman and current board member of Bel-
fast Harbour, Invest Northern Ireland, Princes Trust Council, amongst other interests.
5. Roger Courtney Roger brings vast experience from the public, private, and volunteering sector.
6. David Beattie One of Irelands leading legal advisors with the added benefit of 40 years sailing
experience.
7. Jerry Dowling Sailor, businessman, and an advocate for developing young people on the ocean.
8. Sean Lemass Sailor and businessman with extensive event management experience.
Attendance at major events, youth voyages, and steady political progress contributed
to the Trust edging ever closer to achieving its mission.
On the Water 4
Between voyages, events, festivals, and even a solo round the world challenge;
the Atlantic Youth Trust flag has been flying high.
2016 saw 68 teenagers given opportunities to experience the thrills and spills of sailing, working, and
living together in close quarters. This increases the total number of opportunities created by the Trust
to 138 over two active seasons.
A young cross border crew setting out on a 5-day voyage from Carrickfergus
thanks to K-Rend
Tall Ship Phoenix entering Warrenpoint Harbour after a 4-day sail from Seafest in
Galway. Atlantic Youth Trusts Seed Funder Arklow Shippings vessel Arklow Raider in
the background.
10
11
Neil OHagan, Lord Mayor of Belfast Brian Kingston, and Lord Glentoran
12
Kilcullen Voyager promoting the Atlantic Youth Trust during the Vendee Globe
Founders Club
Raglan Capital led the launch of the Founders Club that supported the Atlantic Youth Trust alongside
the Vendee Globe entry.
13
A stop was made in New York where meetings took place with The Ireland Funds, the British Consulate,
The New York Irish Centre, amongst others.
14
15
Our vision to create the best youth development tall ship organisation possible
brings us into contact with some incredible people and organisations and the
past year has been no different.
Two of the most memorable events were held on the Sea Cadets new Tall Ship Roy-
alist in Belfast and also on South Street Seaport Museums ship Lettie G Howard
in Manhattan. Both very different organisations but ultimately working towards a
common goal of offering exciting and challenging personal development opportu-
nities to young people.
We also further refined our own pilot voyages and facilitated the first Atlantic Youth
Trust voyage on a true tall ship, the stunning Phoenix, as part of Seafest in Gal-
way. A lot of effort focussed on documenting these voyages and the results speak
for themselves. Not only have we created new cross border friendships and broken
down barriers, two past trainees have now taken the decision to pursue professional
careers in the maritime industry. Something that is a natural by-product of the core
youth development objective.
Tremendous progress has been made with both governments. Patience, persistence,
and respect is now required to enable the political landscape to stabalise. In turn,
allowing for prior commitments to the Atlantic Youth Trust as written in the Pro-
gramme for Government and A Fresh Start Agreement to be delivered.
Neil OHagan
16
17
18
Financial Results
The deficit for the year after providing for depreciation amounted to (16,246) (2015 - (36,283)).
At the end of the year the company has assets of 32,710 (2015 - 17,645) and liabilities of 43,671
(2015 - 12,360). The net assets of the company have decreased by (16,246).
Future Developments
The company plans to continue its present activities and raise funding to build a tall ship over the
next number of years to be completed by 2018. Upon completion, the tall ship will be utilised in line
with the principal activity of the company.
Auditors
The auditors, Ecovis DCA Ltd, (Chartered Accountants) have indicated their willingness to continue
in office in accordance with the provisions of Section 383(2) of the Companies Act, 2014.
19
Balance Sheet
as at 31 July 2016
2016 2015
Notes
Fixed Assets
Tangible assets 10 1,032 1,238
Current Assets
Debtors 11 25,805 11,750
Cash and cash equivalents 5,873 4,657
31,678 16,407
Creditors:
Amounts falling due within one year 12 (43,671) (12,360)
Net Current (Liabilities)/Assets (11,993) 4,047
Total Assets less Current Liabilities (10,961) 5,285
Reserves
Income and expenditure account (10,961) 5,285
Equity attributable to owners of the company (10,961) 5,285
20
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
Atlantic Youth Trust Company Limited by Guarantee is a company limited by guarantee incorporated
in the Republic of Ireland. Irish Lights, Harbour Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin, Ireland is the reg-
istered office, which is also the principal place of business of the company. The nature of the companys
operations and its principal activities are set out in the Directors Report. The financial statements
have been presented in Euro () which is also the functional currency of the company.
2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The following accounting policies have been applied consistently in dealing with items which are con-
sidered material in relation to the companys financial statements.
Statement of compliance
The financial statements of the company for the year ended 31 July 2016 have been prepared on the
going concern basis and in accordance with FRS 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in
the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102). These are the companys first set of financial statements
prepared in accordance with FRS 102. There have been no transitional adjustments made.
21
Income
Income comprises the value of donations and services in kind pledged to the company during the
period.
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.
Taxation
The company has been granted Charitable Tax Exemption under Section 207, Taxes Consolidation
Act, 1997.
Foreign currencies
Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the rates of ex-
change ruling at the Balance Sheet date. Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical
cost in a foreign currency are translated at the rates of exchange ruling at the date of the transaction.
Non-monetary items that are measured at fair value in a foreign currency are translated using the
exchange rates at the date when the fair value was determined. The resulting exchange differences are
dealt with in the Income and Expenditure Account.
22
This is the first set of financial statements prepared by Atlantic Youth Trust Company Limited by
Guarantee in accordance with accounting standards issued by the Financial Reporting Council, in-
cluding FRS 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland
(FRS 102). The company transitioned from previously extant Irish and UK GAAP to FRS 102 as at
1 August 2014.
There have been no accounting judgements or estimates made by the directors in the current financial
statements.
The directors have elected to present an Income and Expenditure Account instead of a Profit and Loss
Account in these financial statements as this company is a not-for-profit entity.
6. GOING CONCERN
The directors have adequately assessed the companys financial position and its cash requirements for
the twelve months from the date of signing these accounts and are confident of raising sufficient addi-
tional funding towards addressing the current insolvent position in the company.
7. INCOME
The whole of the companys income is attributable to its market in the Republic of Ireland and is de-
rived from the principal activity of the provision of charitable services in relation to education and
development through exposure to the maritime and through the medium of sail training. Income
consists of donations receivable and services in kind.
8. OPERATING (DEFICIT)
2016 2015
Operating deficit is stated after charging/(crediting):
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets 206 206
Government grants received - (15,000)
23
25,805 11,750
Accrued income refers to donations pledged on or before 31st July 2016 but not received at that date.
43,671 12,360
24
14. STATUS
The company had no material capital commitments at the year-ended 31 July 2016.
There have been no significant events affecting the company since the year-end.
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board of directors
25
74,312 91,952
26
17. Department of Foreign 44. Loughs Agency 72. Tall Ships Belfast
Affairs 73. Techrete
45. Mainport Shipping
18. Dermot Desmond 74. The CHQ Building
46. Marine Institute
19. Dr John Joyce 75. The Downtown Boathouse
47. Maritime Management
20. Dublin City Council Manhattan
48. Martek
21. Duke of Edinburghs Award 76. The Ireland Funds
49. Mash Direct
22. Dun Laoghaire Harbour 77. The Princes Trust
Company 50. Matheson
78. Ulster University
23. Epic Ireland 51. MDL (Motor Distributors
Ltd) 79. Voxpro
24. EY 80. Warrenpoint Port
52. MSL Motor Group
25. Fingleton White 81. West Sails
53. National Maritime College
26. Flynn ODriscoll of Ireland
27. Gaisce The Presidents 54. OFlaherty Holdings
Award
27