Trustees Annual Report for the period from 01.04.2022 to 31.03.2023
Charity Name : Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle Catholic Handicapped Fellowship Consett Group
Other name the charity is known by St Mary’s Special Needs Club
Registered Charity Number 1122056
Charity’s Principal Address 179 Benfieldside Road Shotley Bridge Consett County Durham DH8 0RL
Trustees
Names of Trustees who manage the charity
1 Isabelle Joanne Bennett Chairperson 2 Ian Hillas Vice Chairperson 3 Christine Creegan Secretary 4 Mary Cecilia Bell Treasurer 5 Michael John O’Connor
Structure, Governance and Management
Type of Governing Document: Constitution
Trustee Selection: election by membership
Additional Governance issues: safeguarding checks carried out by the Catholic Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle
Objectives and Activites
the relief of persons with physical and/or learning difficulties primarily, but not exclusively of the Roman Catholic faith
the provision of, or the assistance in the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation of our members to be provided in the interests of their social welfare and with a view to improving their quality of life.
Summary of main activities undertaken
Weekly social club which gives a period of respite for carers and family of people with profound learning disabilties. At this club members along with able bodied volunteers take part in various activities which improve the integrated of people with learning disabilities with the wider community.
Main achievements of the charity during the year
Continuation of the weekly club 2 theatre trips weekend camp for the entire group Christmas party and nativity play attended by over 150 people
Financial Review
T he charity is by means of weekly subs paid at the weekly club, and fund-raising efforts such as coffee evenings, annual raffle etc, along with , this year substantial endowments
Declaration
The trusteed declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature
Full Name Mary Cecilia Bell
Position Treasurer
Date 26.02.2024