Comhairle na GaelscolaÃochta
Latest income
£792k
Latest spending
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Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity returned a net incoming resource of £29,017 for the year, with total income of £843,347 and expenditure of £814,330. Per the trustees' report, free reserves were held at £25,093, representing approximately eight days' expenditure, which is consistent with the public sector guidance to keep reserves to a minimum. The auditor issued an unqualified opinion, confirming the financial statements give a true and fair view.
What the accounts disclose
Highest-paid employee band: £60,001 - £70,000
“The banded remuneration of the highest-paid director in CnaG in the financial year 2024-25 was £60,000 - £65,000” — page 19
Per FY2025 accounts as filed with CCNI.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated policy
“At 31 March 2025 the charity held free reserves of £25,093 (2024 - £19,829) which represents approximately eight days’ expenditure.” — page 15
Per FY2025 accounts as filed with CCNI.
Related-party transaction: Core funding from Department of Education.
“The charity receives its core funding from the Department of Education, the sponsoring department of the charity. The amount receivable in the year was £788,630 (2024 £804,987). During the year no member of the Board or Management team has undertaken any material transaction with the charity.” — page 63
Per FY2025 accounts as filed with CCNI.
Employees paid over £60,000: 1
“One employee received remuneration of more than £60,000 during the year (2024 – 1).” — page 54
Per FY2025 accounts as filed with CCNI.
Largest income source: Department of Education (82% of income)
“During the year £688,638 was received from Department of Education.” — page 52
Per FY2025 accounts as filed with CCNI.
Governance note: Internal Audit opinion was 'Limited' for 2023/24, describing 'increased risk exposure' and 'governance issues'.
“The overall opinion of Internal Audit was Limited for 2023/24. The 2023/24 Internal Audit Report and Opinion described an increased risk exposure within the organisation and highlighted a number of governance issues that were considered, discussed and monitored at regular intervals throughout the year and at each meeting of the ARAC.” — page 35
Per FY2025 accounts as filed with CCNI.
Governance note: Corporate Risk Register not maintained during the year.
“The overall opinion of Internal Audit was Limited for 2023/24. The 2023/24 Internal Audit Report and Opinion described an increased risk exposure within the organisation and highlighted a number of governance issues that were considered, discussed and monitored at regular intervals throughout the year and at each meeting of the ARAC.” — page 35
Per FY2025 accounts as filed with CCNI.
Independent examiner: GMcG BELFAST
Per FY2025 accounts as filed with CCNI.