Charity Number: NIC100157
Aghalee Village Hall
Aghalee Village Hall
Annual Report and Unaudited Financial Statements
for the financial year ended 31 December 2023
Daly Park & Company Ltd
Chartered Accountsnts
4 Carnegie Steet
Lurgan
Co. Armagh
BT66 6AS
Northern Ireland

Aghalee Village Hall
CONTENTS
Page
Trustees, and Other Information
Trustees, Report
4-21
Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities
22
Independent Examiner's Report
23
statement of Financial Activities
24
Balance Sheet
25
Notes to the Financial Statements
26-30

Aghalee Village Hall
TRUSTEES. AND OTHER INFORMATION
Trustees
Stephen Bann
Michael Beacham
Derek Blakely
Christopher Buller
Pauline Buller
Alison Gawith
Fernando Gutierrez
Bobbie Hamill
Andrea HLrfF
Matt Hull
Fiona Maree
Pat McAdams
Susan Mccavigan
Anne Miskelly
Kerry Quinn
Walter Robertson
Lewis Trevithick
Charity Number in Northern Ireland
NIC100157
Principal Address
6 Lurgan Road
Aghalee
Co. Armagh
BT67 ODD
United Kingdom
Independent Examiner
Daly Park & Company Ltd
Chartered Accountants
4 Carnegie Steel
Lurgan
Co. Armagh
BT66 6AS
Northern Ireland
Principal Bankers
Danske Bank
4548 High Street
Portadown
Co. Amagh
BT62 1LB
Northern Ireland
Solicitor5
R M Cullen & Son.
16-22 E￿ard Street
Portadown
Co. Amagh
BT62 3NA
Northern Ireland

Aghalee Village Hall
TRUSTEES. REPORT
for the financial year erKled 31 December 2023
The trustees present their Trustees. Report and the unaudited financial statements for the financial year ended 31
December 2023.
The financial statements are prepared in accordan￿ with the Charities Act INorthem Irelandl 2008, FRS 102 'The
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and Accounting and Reporting by Charities..
Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing theirfinancial statements in accordance with the
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021.
The Trustees, Report contains the infomiation required to be provided in the Trustees. Annual Report under the
Statement of Recommended Practice ISORP} guidelines. The trustees of the company are also charity trustees for the
purpose of charity law and under the cornpany's constitution are known as members of the board of trustees.
In this report the trustees of Aghalee Village Hall present a summary of rts purpose, governan￿, activib"es,
achievements and finan￿S for the financial financial year 31 De￿mber 2023.
The company is a registered charity and hence the report and results are presented in a fomi which complies with the
requirements of the Charrties Act (Northem Ireland) 2008 and, although not obliged to comply with the Stslemenl of
Recommended PraCts.￿ applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland FRS 102, the organisalion has implemented its
recommendations where relevant in these financial statements.
Mission. Objectives and Strntegy
In the wider wodd, 2023 dawned with Russia's continued intense bombardment of Kyiv and the Mel offi￿ confimied
that 2022 was the UK'S wamesl year Sin￿ records began in 1884.
In Northern Ireland, as 2023 arrived, we had been without a funth"oning govemment for some 11 months, and major
budgetsry crisis was facing a number of public services.
All did not bode well for the incoming year.
After Christsmas 2022, a number of the Village Hall Committee were recovering after having been in hospital, contracted
etther Covid or a bad flu which had going about. and it was hoped everyone was well recovered and fighting fit for 2023.
Grants 2023
Halifax Comm Fdn Nl towards the ArtIActivity Programme
LCCC- MAC in the community towards the ArVActivity Programme
LCCC- Xmas- towards Christmas celebrations
£4,000.00
£750.00
£1,000.00
£500.00
LCCC- Coronation Grant towards ￿￿brats.ng the coronats.on
LCCC- Community servi￿ Grant towards core costs
LCCC Hardship Fund towards AgeNI hampers Jan- April 24
Awards for All towards cOnsu￿ancY for the future, tables and equipment
£4.345.00
£2.000.00
£10,000.00
Totsl granted
£24.595.IXI
Once again, we offer a huge thank you to everyone in the local communrty who has supported us with donations, to
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Counryl who put their trust in us and continue to give us so much support through their
various programmes. and to all the other Trusts and Agencies who have given us funding this year.
Fund-raising 2023
Over 2023, a grand total of £4,642.03 was raised through fund-raising efforts. Of £1,540.53 of this we can claim HMRC
aid of approximately £385.13.
This is a superb amount to boost our funds-, many thanks to everyone who was involved.
Groups continuing to run over summer
Exercise to Music Classes
AgeNI Aghalee Group
Aghalee Taekwondo Club
Jeanne Cree Ballet
Aghalee Art Club

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Activities Programme 2023 Applications opened De￿rnber 2022 and was very heavity subscribed. The 2023
programme has been a massive Suc￿sS On￿ again. with large numbers of people both locally and from wider afield
hearing about our super programme and wanting to tske parL
This programme has been funded by.. Telecommunity, Halifax Foundation Nl, The Honourable The Irish Society, John
Moores Foundation Nl, Arnold Clark, Arts Counal Northem Ireland, Garfield Weston and Awards for All. Our sincere
thanks to all of these funders as without their support the programme wouldn't have been possible.
ststs for 2023
116 workshops, induding 8 courses. 300 individuals who booked places on programme.
1,300 places availab￿ and booked.
The majority of workshops were for 10 people, but varied belween 8 and 20 depending on the activity being undertaken.
In October 8 workshops had to be Can￿lled for 2023 to faalitate hire by Film Company These will be run in January
2024 with places offered lo the onginal applic3nls first rather Ihan made public. Carried over workshops will restsrt on
Saturday 20th January until end November 2024. There should be almost enough funding to run but we will continue
to apply for funding to complete.
Some feedback:
1-1 have attended a number of workshq)s held at the Village hall in the past 8 months. The Arts Programme has given
me the opportunity to try some things that I have not done before and in some cases it's something I have never even
heard of. The range of dasses has been Incredib￿ and the tutors have been so friendly and accommodab"ng. The
classes have given me an opportunity to also make new friends but have also seen my skills improve over the classes
2 - Initially, for me, entrance and particapation in this past yearfs programme was a 'vehicle' lo assist me on my journey
forward as a 'new' widow. Although feeling lenderf at the outset, there was a wam welcome, a strong sense of
community, and with much encouragement I quid(ly realised that one course would never su￿1￿. For me, these
affordable and accessible classes included crcchel. ceramics, willow wreath making, felting, and pebble art. I fomied
wonderful new fr￿ndShIpS, learnt many new skills, updated and enhanced historical ones, gained fresh confidence
whilst improving my wellbeing along the way. For me the opportunities at AVH have been a 'lifeline', enhanced in 'no
small way, by the clean and comfortable, well stod(ed premises ...... and the tireless commitment of the leam who have
ensured its success.
3 -1'm very happy to report that all the classes I have been lucky enough to attend have all been excellent. Each class
has been very different & has given me a chance to leam new skills. I have also enjoyed the social aspect, having the
opportunity to meet different people. The classes at the weekends have been a lrfe line for me as l am now living on my
own & family and friends are lied up with their own lives......thus another opportunity lo connect with other people. The
art classes have been great & tvs particulady important to have some evening classes which follow on for several weeks
especially during the dark, dank days. Also the crochet classes which I have never done before & have leamed how to
& read a pattem. There are a lol of opportunities thanks to your hard worf( and dedication. Flower arranging, Silk
painting, Ceramic jug making, Woodworking & Pebble art just to name a few all of which have been great to take part
in. Very much hoping these opportunities will continue for the future. Thanks again
Future Activities Programme 2024- 2026
We met with The Big Lottery on 13th September and were invited to make an application to People and Communities
for a 3 year grant up to £60,000 for programming. They suggested we change name from Arts programme to Activities
programme as it was more appropriate for the funding stream. The application to Peoples in Communities ILotteryl,
£58K over 3 years was postponed due to committee illness bul the Lottery will be in touch in January 2024 for a possible
March submission if we wish to continue. This will be for 3 years funding to support a continuing activities.
Maintenance
As well as the regular, ongoing. regular Maintenan￿ issues. we had to slart the process to carry out repairs and
remedial work to the rear of the hall, between the tsvo securrty gates. Barge boards and fascias need some major repair,
some of the wooden boards need replaced and painting and the high areas of the walls need repainted also. The
estimated cost of these works are in the range of £25,000. ￿lIst it is a finanaal commitment to spend this amount, it
will be cheaper than trying to do so in stages - safe and secure scaffolding carried out by a reputable company will be
required to be in place for the entire duration of the works and depending on trades availability, this ￿Uld be a number
of weeks. This is a large job with potential to go awry if not professionally handled. South West Antrim Construction
who have carried out work for AVH previously and with whom the committee agreed to use is a reputable company with
proper insurance and will coordinate the complete works which our volunteers would not have time to do with individual
contractors. Tasks also include carrying out a risk assessment, checking insurances, liaison, and safety checks with
NIE and these too would be undertaken with SWAC. Our maintenance manager will liaise with SWAC in getting these
works successfully completed.
All white tables were checked out and repairs made.
Covid notices were taken down.
Weeds as rear and sides of the halls were sprayed off.
The car park marking was sorted out again and nonslip surface laid in alleyway. The Surfa￿ al the alleyway has lifted
in pla￿S and the company will redo the work when weather is better.

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Thanks to Frank McGrady & Matt for dealing with all tsbles before upholstery restart, to Alison, ￿en, Susan, Pauline
and others who weeded and tidied and to Chris and John Buller for dealing with the weeds around the back and side.
Seats at Wildflower meadow
We had asked the Counal about a possible path in to the seating al the wildHower meadow but had been advised this
was not possible at the time. We had further requests again in 2023 for paths to make il more accessible and more
inviting to access the seating from the footpath. A committee member has been in telephone discussions with the
Councils regeneration and Infrastructure manager and the case has been escalated wrth confimialion the part(s and
amenities team will be tsking a look at installing a pathway in the wildflower garden in the New Year. There is also the
possibility of additional planting.
Broadwater issueslupdate
Issues this year regarding the towpath and Broadwaler, inclLKled people parking on the towpath, bins being
perpetually full, loud music being heard and people camping. Several of these activities flout local bye4aws. Due to
the difficutty of parking on the towpath for the Council, DA have taken bad( the emptying of the bins. Some bins have
also been moved to other locations.
Councillor Claire Kemp has been liaising with Dff about the issues and about overgrown vegetation. Some works
were carried out towards September and one of our committee reported it had been all left in a bit of a mess. Aghalee
to Broadwater wasn't left so bad, but from Broadwater to Soldierslown Bridge was just a mess as was Soldierslown to
Moira. The Agency had brought machines in lo scrape bad( grass and weeds but it had not been well done. In most
places it Was only possible to walk in single file.
Donations - Alison McClintod( {Carols n Cake Event 2022) made scffie donab.ons of equipment for upholstery plus
table linen, a cool-box and an organ for the stsge. We also had a donation of a lea set for Afternoon Tea events from
Pal McAdams.
This year we continued to require caretaking help requiwed from club reps and we thank them for their help
and support:
TUESDAY NIGHT- Taekwondo Club- after class to put out 6 brown tsb￿s and 12 chairs for AgeNI on Wed morning.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT- Exercise Class- after dass to put out against wall 16 white tables for Thursday Upholstery
use
THURSDAY NIGHT- Either Taekwondo Club or Ballinderry Badminton Club (depending on who is the last group
using the hall on a Thursday nightl- after dass to put out and erect 15 white tables for SRC use on a Friday rnoming.
FRIDAY AFTERNOON- Taekwondo Club to put tables away in store.
Dfi Festive Lighting
We were approached in early 2023 by a resident frorn Coronation Gardens to see if we could gel the infrastructure
restored to a lighting column in order lo have Festive Lighting reinstalled at Christmas. This had been removed when
Dfl Lights upgrading some street lights and had replaced with a column wrth no infrastructure. The cost to reinstate
fitments Was quoted by Dfl at £300 and due to Dfl funding constraints, the community would have to pay for the work.
AVH confirmed that given hall fundraising activities there were funds available and it was agreed to fund as a goodwill
gesture to the community.
In De￿rnber Chris repaired lights and had arranged for these to be put up with help from Nigel Grant and Frank
McGrady. Electrical contractor- Stephen mag￿ Electrical supervised as per DfiINIE li￿nce requirements.
Traffic Calminglupdate- Money for this was to have come from Small Villages Scheme but due to all the restrictions
we were unsure when the work will finally be carried out. There had been an objection which had to be investigated
and considered and which has now been discounted so it is expected works will go ahead in early 2024. Dfi staff had
been seen in village during October, marking out where lighting columns are to be moved to, facilitating planting of
trees, so it would seem things are beginning to start moving.
Death
The funeral was held on 19th September of Prof R(MY Blackshaw. Rod was a past Chaimian and served on the
committee be￿een 1985 and 1987 and was Chairperson of the Fundraising Committee during that refurbishment.
The family lived in the little house beside the hall before they moved to England. Deepest Sympathies were extended
to the Family.
Filming enquiry
We were approached in September by a location scout for the Children's BBC programme 'A ￿.￿d of Spark,.
'A Kind of Spart is a heart-wamiing story aljout fri8ndship. cY)urnge and sem-belief, based on the award-winning novg1
by neurodivergent 8Uthor Elle McNicoll. Aimed at children 8-12. it tells the inspirational story of teenager Addle,
neurodivergent girl, gmwing up and leamirRg the power of her vol￿. Set across one life-changing sumnyer holiday this
season sees Addle taking the Vol￿ she found in Season l and leaming to use il in a way that is both powerful and
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There s a go(xl chunk of the schedule that takes Pla￿ in a Willage Hall, and hawng seen son7e of pictures of the
Aghalee Villag8 Hall online l ￿ink that il would wort very well on this show. We would actually need the location on 2
separate occasion in close proximity.
11 is currentty Scheduled for Monday 9th October- Thursday 19th October (Inclusive) and
Thursday 26th October- Friday toth November (Inclusive)
If these dates suit and you are open to having us use the pren7ises I'd be delighfed to come down and chat with you
more about it. Thanks for takn.ng my call and hope to hear from you soon.,
Well, this was too go(xJ an opportunity to miss so we agreed to meet with them the same day the email was received.
After a number of meetings over the following week, we agreed a contract and il was agreed filming would commence
as planned on 9th October.
Then ensued a very hurried search for premises in which to relocate all our user groups. They were all eventually
relocated in - Craigmore Church Hall, Soldierstown Church Hall and Ballinderry War Memorial Hall and one workshop
taking pla￿ in Aghalee Presbyterian Church Hall. There a few little glitches here and there bul on the whole, Ihings
went very well. We had to reschedule the Craft Fair and 8 Arts Programme workshops had lo be postponed and held
after filming finished.
The production team started work in the hall on 91h and they made changes lo sutt their filming schedule. The
Secretsry checked the premises each day as required by our Insuran￿ company and has advised the crew if any
alterations and changes were required to compty with H&S arrangements. The planned leaving date after all put back
to normal in the hall was Friday 1W November. We were not allowed to take photos or to publish anything other
than we are given by the film ￿MpanY until the show airs in 2024.
Filming- This was a great success. The contract was eventually sorted out Satisfactori￿ wth help from our
Solicitors, Claire Elliott of RM Cullen & Son. pro bono. The filming caused some excitement in the village. We had
many contacts from members of the public asking what's been going on as they saw actors walking about every day.
There have been advantages to a number of businesses due to the filming, the re-locats'on siles have all made a small
profit, as have local building supplies, shops both here and in Aghagallon and cafés in Aghagallon. Members of the
committee have been in and out daily with the film company and have a few photos foi use when allowed.
Thanks to everyone who agreed to 'go for it, and who relocated to other sites for the duration," it was well worth our
while hiring to the company despite a few disruptions in and around the village. Chris will arrange payment of the
other locations as soon as possible, and will invoice the film company before the end of the month.
There are a few bits and pieces that need remedial attention. such as some paint off walls in PG Hall, a blind in the
Loft needs rePla￿d and a few other items, including a small repair required to the floor where a castor came of a
piano being transported, bLrt we will bear the cost of repair. The gold lame 'flal' and a couple of other items will be left
in pla￿.
Youth worker- Aghalee
The Education Authority have been trying again to recruit for a youth worker for Rural Li5bum, which includes
Aghalee. They had not been successful recruiting previousty hen￿ the delay in putting someone in post. To date,
there still is no youth W0￿er in place and we continue to lobby for this with help from our local Councillors.
Policy Reviews
There is a review and changes to be made to Safeguarding Policy and training implemented for the committee to
bring up to date. In 2024 several other poliaes have to be reviewed and updated as ne￿SSary

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Chip Shop Planter
We are indebted to Christine Lynn. from Down to Earth Gardening for continuing to sort out and replant this container
every season. It's lovely to have this sort of job carried out by a local fimi on a voluntary basis
VOLUNTEERS - THANKS
Many thanks to all the volunteers and helpers who have helped out in any way over the past 12 months. There are
those who have.. set out tables and equipment, put this all away again, looked after bookings, collected subs and
ticked off names at workshops, washed dishes, served fcrf)d, given of their time to fundraise, sell ballot tickets, do the
H&S paperwork, sort the accounts, become elves and other Christmas VIPS. and make the hall whal it has been over
2023. Thank you all.
User Group Reports
A eNI - A hal88
In 2023 AgeNI Aghalee were in the wonderful position of being 'in funds, from a number of Sour￿$.
A Hardship Grant from Lisburn & caSt￿reagh City Council awarded at the end of De￿mber 2022 £1,315.60 allowed
essential hygiene products lo be bought for each MeM￿r each month from February 2023 until De￿Mber. This fund
also purchased Slow Cookers for the members to use at home to help them cook nutritious meals at low cost.
In August 2022, The Older Persons Grant through Community Foundatson Nl awarded £4,700.00, ending in
December 2023 allowing each member to have focKI hampers each month for 15 months.
Vmlh the donab.ons raised through the CarcAs n Cake cOn￿rt last D￿Mber, the group has been able to add to each
of these grants as required and also lo purchase a Google Home unit for use on their meeting days, which will enable
them to ac￿SS all sorts of entertainment and activities.
A further Hardship Grant from Lisbum & Castlereagh City Council awarded at the end of December 2023 will enable
the food hampers to carry through until April 2024.
The group is very grateful for all of these grants enabling them to have considerable help through 2023, enabling
them to be free from the worry of'heating or eabng,.
A halee Book Club
Our group is still going strong, since 3 friends sal together in September 2013 to decide that Pride and Prejudice
would be a great first book lo readl Hard to believe that we have been together over len years, albeit with a few face
changes along the way.
In 2023 Aghalee Book Club enjoyed another year of reading lots of booksl
We have engaged wrth new members and said goodbye lo olhers.
We have continued with our current fomiat of allowing each member to reo)mmend a book lor books) for the rest of
the group to read over the followng month. This has helped us to expand the breadth of our reading material,
allowing some of us to venture into genres not usualty chosen. Books have ranged from autobiographies induding
those of Ruby Wax and Fern Brady to thrillers induding Liz Nugenl's latest offering.. Strange Sally Diamond.
Most of the fictional books which we have read have been thrillers and this continues to be the preferred genre for
most within the group.
In 2024, we will continue to explore new authors and we hope that our little group expands to allow more local people
to meet up and discuss booksl
We meet on the first Tuesday of the month - 8pm in The Loft- new members very welcome

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BOOK CLUB
A halee Taekwondo Club
Aghalee Taekwondo Club reopened in January 2023 with a resolutson to 'Kick more stuffl,
We had a successful year, starting in March with instructor Michael Beacham achieving his Referee recertification,
thanks to the British taekwondo team for organising this course. Then in April members of the dub passed their Dan
grading, showing that hard work pays off.
In June we took some time out after exams to cut loose up at Moira Lakes Paddle Board Sports & Events Centre and
spent some time in the water, enjoying trying to tip Othe￿ off their boards. The water was warm and the craic was
mighty and all of the students real￿ enjoyed themselves Thanks lo Susan and Leah for their help, which was greatly
appreciated.
In October some of us competed in the Korean Ambassador Cup and managed a couple of medals - well done guysl
And, finally in December, we took part in the Grading held in the Village Hall, and several students passed with flying
colours.
All in all, we've had a great year and look forward to leaming and competing more in 2024.
Reopening - Jan'23
April '23
June'23
A halee U holste
Grou
It's Thursday. its's 9.30am and iys 'Upholstery'.
The Thursday upholstery group continues to be very well attended and much enjoyed.
Once again an array of projects, from footstools to fireside chairs. have ￿en completed to an excellent standard
under the instructions of June Acheson, our amazing tutor.
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Badminton
In 2023 we entered the Church of Ireland League with a mixed team and also entered a Gents team into the
Ballinderry League. We drew in 1 new member this year and would welcome more players. Anyone of any ability is
very welcome on Monday nights, 20..15 to late.
Exe￿iSe to Music
Clara Mulholland - I was asked last year rf I would be interested in starting a class in Aghalee hall as there had been
a number of enquiries from the community. I put out a Fa￿book post to gauge interest and was overwhelmed with
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8pm. The classes started on 26104123 and have gone from strength to strength. I have a full class of devoted women
and can see the improvements and the drive to continuously develop of each member on a weekly basis. We are
booked out almost as soon as we advertise a new block of dasses.
Jeanne Cree School of Ballel
The school had a very successful year. At Easter the pupils took their ABD exams, from pre preparatory to Grade 8,
all passing with a merit or Distinction mark. Lauren and Darcy were invited to take part in scholarship day in
Bimiingham where Darcy pla￿d 4th and Lauren gained an honours ￿r￿ffiCate. In May Eva took part in her school
talent competition and was awarded 1st place wrth her character solo, while Erin has been given a scholarship to
attend the Hammond ballet school in
Chester over the summer.
To finish the year the school danced at our annual Mcmillan coffee morning and raised over £200 and we look
forward to another successful year in 2024
Losl & Found
Over the year on our social media pages, we advertised lost items and animals and reunited the community with 1 x
roll of spanners, a toolbox, found the owners for an injured sheep, some cavorbng cattle, found 7 cats, 12 dogs
(maybe 1 dog several limesl some guinea fowl } and a parroll
Moira Station. Pauline summarised the report receNed from David Honeyford MLA. Hedging is confirmed as being
tidied over the winter. 11 would seem Council l Dfl are not going lo do anything to improve safety issues unlil the
refurbishment of the Ststion is complete when it is hoped these issues will have been addressed within the plans.
Pauline suggested anyone still concerned about the state of the footpath be￿een the Public house and the Station
should contact the local MLAS and asking them to go out to viewldiscuss the issues.
Rent Increaselfees - As part of the Strat￿Y document requirements, a review was carried out and small increases
were recommended for implementation in January 2024. AVH remains competitive with other similar halls. The rent
increases will take effect from Jan 2024.
Other Hall Activity - Regular Programmes
AgeNI WEDNESDAYS in the Main Hall - 10.00am - 3.OClJm (Over 651- Contact Gillian Thompson Manager -
Contscl.. 07733 912 876 Gillian.Thom
son
eni.0
Aghalee Taekwondo Club TUESDAYS - in the Main Hall- 6.30pm- 8.00pm {Age 7+) THURSDAYS- in the Main
Hall
6.30pm
8.00pm (Age 7+1 Contact.. Michael Beacham
07548 885 114, or email
Michaelb5717478
btintemet.com
AVH Upholstery Classes THURSDAYS momings- 9.30am- 12.30pm in the Main Hall. Contact.. June Acheson 028
92619177
Ballinderry Senior Badminton MONDAY evenings and THURSDAY evenings 8 to late. Contact.. Text or call Bobbie
Hamill on 07919 123 027 or Derek Blakely on 07791 267 636.
Book Club FIRST TUESDAY of each month - In The Loft. Contact.. Clare Ward 028 9265 0377
Jeanne Cree Ballet School SATURDAYS in Main Hall- Children accepted from 3 years. Contact.. Jeanne Cree 028
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Needlecraft Group SECOND TUESDAY of each month - In The Loft.
Southern Heahh & Social Care Trust. As required during the year.
Southern Regional College
Hobby Art MONDAYS in the Paul Gr￿n Hall - 10..15am - 12..15pm. Contact.. Jim
Cunningham 07711 981 732 or College on 0300 123 1233.
Southern Regional College - Upholstery Classes FRIDAYS in the Main Hall. 10.00am to 12.00pm and 12.30pm -
14.30pm. Contact". Jim
The Entertainment Licence has been granted wf(h a reduclion in total numbers by the Fire ALrthority from 250 10 220
because a couple of the double doors are b0￿ed at one door to secure the entran￿. ￿en an event is taking place
both sets of doors are left unbolted to give the required free escape in case of fire. We will discuss this with the Fire
Authority in due course.
Structure, Governance and Management
Governance
The charity is governed by a Board of Trustees comprised of members detailed on page 3 of these financial
statements. All board members re￿1ve inducts.on training in relation to their role.
AGM Held in 2023 relating to Year End 2022
Date of AGM agreed for Wed 15th March. 7.30 pm, Paul Green Hall.
Report- WEDNESDAY 19 APRIL 2023 AT 7.30PM IN THE PAUL GREEN HALL
Present.. Lewis Trevithick {Chaimianl. Chris Buller trreasurerl, Pauline Buller (Secretary), Victoria Jackson {Community
Development Manager, LCCCI, Alison Gawith, Ruth Macauley. Matt Hull, Susan Mccavigan, Femando Gutierrez, Kerry
Quinn, Suzanne Cochrane, David Twigg, Stephen Bann. Ronnie Lewis & Anne Miskelty
Apologies received.. Derek Blakely, Bobbie Hamill. Andrea Huff, Michael Beecham, Fiona Maree, Cllr Claire Kemp, Cllr
Beckett
The Chairman welcomed everyone to the 2023 AGM of Aghalee Village Hall, relating to ylend 2022
MINS 2021 - ADOPTION OF ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS Yle 31112121
The minutes was proposed by Anne Miskelly, seconded by Alison Gawith and signed.
REPORTS- 2022
CHAIRPERSONS REPORT for Yle 31112122 was presented by Lewis Trevithick
We opened 2022 with a sense of hope that Covid was finalty on the run and that we were going forward learning how
to live wrth it.
Unfortunately, there was a new and infection variant about so restrictions and regulations had to slay in pla￿ in some
shape or form until September. Thankfully we had planned for this eventualty and everything was in pla￿.
Highlights this year were a return of most of our public social activities..
Afternoon Tea- a great success with the Art Exhibibon and funds raised for the hall
Art Exhibition
Jubilee Celebrations- a wonderful celebration for the whole village. especially the over 70s
solsti￿ Walk- a very wel walk this year but more funds raised
Rock & Pop Gig Night- an ex￿l￿nt night's music with over £1,000 raised
Christmas Market run by a local resident- enjoyed by the whole village
Annual Craft Fair run by a local resident- also enjoyed by the whole village
Carols and Cake Con￿rt- enjoyed by the whole village
Santa al the hall - booked out with 77 families and 165 children visrting to see Santa. (Sants visits al Christmas
this year remained as pre-booked appointments with no large public gathering, bul it is hoped next year we will be
able to open the hall again to a 'proper' event}
Return of paper newsletters in May and December
Liaising with various Agencies and Authorrties about improvements in the Village, the Canal towpath and
Broadwater, bus shelters and actiwties for Rural Youth
Continuation of the Arts Programmes started in 2021..
More than 100 workshops and courses for all ages and abilities- Chihjren. Special needs, Adults and Senior Citizens
Almost 1,000 pla￿$ filled
Many new skills leamed and new friends made
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Annual Accounts yle 31112122
These were completed and sent around for pewsal and agreement to forward to the Auditors for action, and were
subsequentty submitted to Charity Commission for Nl. We were in a very go¢xl position going forward into 2023 and
had quite a lot of cash in the accounts.
It was noted that funders might not be very likely to offer grants rf we had a large amount in the bank, bul we had some
major outstanding items of maintenance lo sort out".
to prepare for high maintenance costs expected for all high woodwork at exterior of the hall, which will require
scaffolding lo be erected to repair and repaint all the hHJh woodwork and also secure and repla￿/repaIr where
necessary the high guttering. Estimated costs approx. £25,000
to prepare for higher utility costs over 2023 and higher costs in general in the short to medium temi.
to prepare for replacement of all curtains (including the stage cijrtainl at the hall to more heal effective ones.
Estimated costs approx. £5.000.
to prepare for repainting the interior rooms over the medium temi, no quotes yet
to replace all the lighting with energy effiaent LED versions. no quotes yet.
It was agreed as many of these items as possible to be carried out in 2023.
Cornposition of the Board and Board Appointment Process
New Trustee
The Chair welcomed Stephen Bann, new committee member who came on board after the AGM. Stephen is a local
man and his family live in the area.
Resignation
In December Lewis resigned from the Committee, stepping down after 5 years in the Chair. The Secretary thanked him
on behalf of the committee for his tsme and support of the organisation over the years and wished him well in the future.
Review of Activities. Aehievements and Perfomianee
Grants and fundraising this year totalled around £76,000, an increase in around £35,000 from last year, spread between
core costs, programme costs and specific projects. all of which has been very gratefully re￿iVed and have gone a long
way to help us return lo normal. The Treasurer will refer more to this later.
We dosed December in a bit of a sorry state.. The Chairman and Treasurer had separatety been admitted to hospital,
our Cleaner was being Irealed for can￿r and she, the Vice Chaimian, the Treasurer and the Secretary all had Covid.
Overall though we have had a very successful year with the potential for more Suc￿seS in 2023, when the Village Hall
will ￿lebrate 90 years of work in the community-
The major issue we must tackle is".- planning for the future and how we can adapt and change as we need to for the
next 90 years. Many of the current committee are 65+ and the remainder are still working, with limited time available to
take on more work. We need to try and 'future proof the work of the hall and to this end we are discussing with
Consultants about organising business plans in consultstion with the community. This is with a view to attracting funding
to help us move into a more secure future.
In conclusion, we would like lo say a huge 'thank you, to all the members of the committee for their unsb"nting support
throughout the year.
TREASURERS REPORT for Yle 31112122 was presented by Chris Buller
The Treasurer thanked everyone attending this rescheduled AGM.
'On your seats you will have a copy of the accounts to year end De￿rnber 2022. In accordan￿ with current charity
legislation, these have been given an unqualified Icleanl report issued by Daty Park & Company Ltd.
Grants
The Secretary continues to make grant applications for the proposed Art based programme 22123, new curtains and
equipment, along with helping some groups with their grant applicab"ons.
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Grants awarded:.
LCCC Covid recovery
Core-varying ways lo work
Nationwde Fdn
Core
Dfc Covid recovery
Core
Foyle Fdn
Core
LCCC Comm Service Grant
Enkalon
Taekwondo
LCCC Jubilee Grant
Jubilee Celebrdtions
Amold Clark Community Fund
Core
Halifax Fdn
Arts Prog- SENIAgeNI
Telecommunity
Arts Prog - SENIAgeNI
The Honourable the Irish Sooely-Arts Prog - SENIAgeNI
John Moores Fdn Nl
Arts Prog- Children
Garfield Weston - Aug
Arts Prog - All
Arts Council Nl - Aug
Arts Prog - spe(ifEd
CFNI - Older Peoples Fund IAug22lFood Par￿lS 15 mths
Awards for All
Arts Pmg- Al
LCCC- Xmas
Christrnas event
LCCC- Hardship Fund Hygiene prc#Yucts AgeNI
Total awarded so far this year
Awarded £ 4,500
Awarded £ 5,000
Awarded £11,700
Awarded £ 5,000
Awarded £ 4,510
Awarded £ 500
Awarded £ 500
Awarded £ 1,000
Awarded £ 3,000
Awarded £ 2,000
Awarded £ 1,000
Awarded £ 5,000
Awarded £ 7,500
Awarded £ 5,000
Awarded £ 4,700
Awarded £ 9,999
Awarded £ 1,000
Awarded £ 1,315
£73,224
Core
Add to this, totsl donations of £2,360 and HMRC Gift Aid of £325 and an additional award of £500 from Halifax towards
cost of living, that made a grand total raised ofjust over £76,000.
We also helped raise funds for AgeNI and for Aghalee Taekwondo Club.
We offer a huge thank you to everyone in the local community who has supported us wrth donations, to Lisbum &
Castlereagh Cty Council who put their trust in us and conbnue to give us so much support through their various
programmes, and to all the other Trusts and Agenaes who have given us funding this year.
Our specific plans over 2023 for the high level of unrestricted money lapprox. £45,000) are..
to prepare for high maintenance costs expected forall high woodwork at exterior ofthe hall, which will require scaffolding
to be erected to repair and repaint all the high woodwork and also secure and replace where necessary the high
guttering.
to prepare for higher utility costs over 2023 and higher costs in general in the short to medium term.
to prepare for replacement of all curtains at the hall to more heat effective ones.
to prepare for repainting the interior rooms over the medium term.
to repla￿ all lights with energy efficient ones.
We will have additional expenditure due to our strategy plans over the next two years, although we hope to attract more
funding to help with these.
We would like to conb.nue to run some excitr.ng programmes and to try and bring in some more regular acb"vities.
The Village Hall continues to ￿ in a strong and secure financial position for the next 12 months.,
MAThERS ARISING FROM THE ACCOUNTS
David Twigg commented that the Accounts show a remarkable achievement. There were no matters arising. Adoption
of the minutes was proposed by Lewis Trevtthick, seconded by David Twigg and signed.
RETIREMENT OF CURRENT COMMITtEE. NOMINATIONS & ELECTION OF NEW COMMITtEE.
Before the meeting retired to tske nominations to the 2023 committee, the Chaimian took the opportunity lo mention 3
people."
The first is Alan Collingwood who for the past 7 years has been a Custodial Trustee. Alan is stepping down this year as
he has other plans lo pursue, and we thank him for his Trusteeship over the past 7 years and much longer as a
supporter. We wish him well for the fLrture.
The second is Suzanne Cochrane who has had to slep down as a Wag & Bone Dog club represenlative. The club
ceased in 2022 due to the leadef s ill health. We would thank Suzanne for her input to the committee and are very
pleased she has offered to remain as a volunteer at events.
The third is David Twigg who is retiring from the committee. David has been a committee member over a total of 27
years, 5 during the 1980s and the remainder Sin￿ 2001. David was Chairman of the commrtl* for a number of years
and we wish to thank him most sincerely for his positive attitude. contribution and support to the committee over the
past number of years. We wish him well in his retirement.
The Chairman declared all seals vacant and invited Victoria Jackson, Community Development Manager, LCCC to
chair the election of the 2023 committee. Victoria recorded her congratulations and admiration to the committee and
wider community for supporting the village hall. In particular, Victoria acknowledged the amount ofwork that is required
to be carried out and the responsibility of managing the grants applied for and achieved by the small level of asset
currently available to AVH. In conclusion, Victoria said that the Council is very happy lo support the Hall.
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Victoria announced nominations from the followirwJ CustcKJial Trustees who had completed 7 years and were invited to
stand for 8 further 7".
Michael Best, John Buller, Mark Campbell, Mandy Clydesdale, Andrea Huff, Katherine Lloyd and Alan M¢Keown had
all confimed their wish to continue as Custodial Trustees. Alan Collingwood had sent his resignation and Tom Kirk had
not replied to our letters - both would be removed as Custodial Trustees.
These nominations were proposed by David Twigg and seconded by Lewis Trevithid(.
Victoria annoUn￿d the followng nominations from the regular user groups as follo￿".
Aghalee Taekwondo Club121
Michael Beacham and Susan Mccavigan
Ballet111
Pauline Buller
Ballinderry Badminton Club121
Derek Blakely and Bobbie Hamill
Book Club121
Kerry Quinn and Fiona Maree
Needlecraft Club111
Pat McAdams
SRC Art Class111
Lews Trevtthick
Thursday Upholstery Class121
Alison Gawth and Anne Miskelly
11 in total therefore allows up to 6 Public Representstives.
These nominations were proposed by Anne Miskelty and seconded by Alison Gawith.
Public Representatives wishing lo stand again in 2022 {51
Matt Hull. Andrea Huff, Walter Robertson, Femando Gutieffez, Chris Buller.
The Chaimian noted that if any more wish to stand. there is one place available OR If more than one should apply. we
can co-opt Chris Buller and Fernando Gutierrez as specialist (Finan￿ and IT respeclivelyl lo make space for a total
of 3 extra. There were no further nominations. These nominations were proposed by Pauline Buller and seconded
by Matt Hull.
ecialisl volunteers with no committee votin
hts
Ruth Macauley as Booking Secretary and Cafol Redpath as Safeguarding officer. The Committee was in
agreement.
This concluded 811 of the 2023 election business. Before handing back to Chaim)an. Victoria noted that the Go¢JJ
Relations grant is currendy open until mid-may.
The Chaimian thanked Victoria for her role in the election of the 2022123 Committee and the Committee
acknowledged her continued help and support.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
A Strategic Document has been included in the pack to take away and consider. Victoria Jackson and an external
consultant are helping to complete this project.
With regard lo William Redpath's railway exhibition, David Twigg said that this was a fascinating exhibition and was
sorry to hear that more donations had not been re￿iVed for William's work. Pauline Buller confimied that the option
of an entry fee had been discussed with William but that Wlliam had decided not to levy one.
Chris Buller asked Victoria Jathson whether a healthy amount of money in the ac£ounts can affect the outcome of
grant applications. She said that whilst it will not have a bearing on the Council's grants, it may be a different matter
for external funders.
The meeting end at 8 pm and the Chaimian thanked everyone for attending.
After meeting ended Stephen Bann approached the Secretary and asked to be a committee member. Pauline
welcomed Stephen and agreed to meet wrth him at a later date to go through the legal paperwork and induction
procedure.
Annual Events 2023
Thanks to the following companies and people for all ballot prizes given for both Country Night and Rock Night. Hannon
Transport, Classic Kitchens, Aghalee Centra, Aghalee Taekwondo Club, Linda Hamilton-Harris, Aghalee Building
Supplies, Leona Coulter, Trish Rogers, Aghalee Phamiacy, Aghalee Carwash. Pooles SupeNalu, Beeches Resour
Centre, Active Therapy Dollingstown and various AVH Committee members.
Ballet Exams: The exams went very well and AVH was awarded 'Centre of Excellen￿, certification.
Coronation Drop in Event". Saturday 6th May - drop in event all day. There was a cost £252 to AVH after a grant of
£500 from LCCC. Attendance was p¢)or and sporadic throughout the day, thought due to most people just slaying at
home to watch.
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Art Exhibition: We held the Annual Art Exhibition on 21st- 23rd April. This was a huge success with some beautiful
work being shown. Thank you to everyone who help￿1 out on the weekend and helped to make rt such a success. The
hall received £260 from the group in donations.
Country Music Night.. Saturday 13th May @ 8pm. A profit £180 was made. There was very poor attendance compared
to last year, thought due to conflicting extemal events in Northern I￿land. We decided we would try On￿ more in April
2024 instead of May, maybe on a Friday night which would suit the Hall better.
Summer Solstice Walk.. Saturday 24th June @ 6am. Leona Coulter from Walk Aghalee was approached to lead the
walk. £195 raised, a small improvement on last year. Huge thanks to Ruth Macauley for cooking the delicious breakfasts.
Suggested improvements for 2024 were either a Friday evening walk or later on Saturday morning to attract more
participants.
Rock & Pop Night: Sat 7th October 8pm. WthiTr a week of tickets going OTr sale, onty 12 tickets were lefi and these
were quickly snapped up, resulting in a full house of 100 guests. This was another super weekend, with a full house
and 3 live bands and guest artists playing. The ballot was also well supported and al the end of the event a total of
£1,470 was raised. Many thanks to William Redpath and his bands and guest artists along with Renegade Kings for
their support and all of them playing free of charge.
Craft Fair: This had to be rescheduled lo Friday 24th November 5pm - 1 Opm. This was successful and apart from
the booking fee from the organiser, the AVH table made £160. Thanks lo Susan and Pauline for jam and other items,
and Abigail Lloyd181, who made bra￿lets for sale, for donating 113 of her sales to hall funds.
Chrisbna$ Event: ThurslFri/Sat 7th- De￿Mber. Thursday was the lighting up event for the community and the
Friday and Saturday booked Santa visrts.
The 3 Ioc81 partner school choirs were invited to sing," Ballinderry Primary, Rowandale Integrated Primary and St
Patrick's Primary.
A grant of £1,000 from LCCC was availab￿ to help with costs. Any shortFall Could be mel from
donations at the events or the hall's fundraising events through the year.
The Thursday night event went very well indeed. The Santa bookings also went very well with a totsl of £357.81 being
donated, up on 2022 by £96.46. Between the choir children and Santa visits we gave out 174 selection boxes and saw
more than 55 families. There were a few boxes left and these were donated to Food bank Moira. Improvements for
2024 include having alternative parking sorted out in good time, addressing 'no show, booking to see Santa, and break
down arrangements, which were affected this year due to committee illnesses.
Carols & Cake." planned for Friday 15th or Saturday 16th December but unfortunately. the organiser was unable to
organise this year.
90th Anniversary
The Hall was 90 years old in September 2023. The last svJnificant anniversary celebrated was in 2018, the 85th
anniversary, when we had a photograph taken.
It was decided to ￿lebrate by njnning the rescheduled Aftemoon Tea event along with pictures of old Aghalee and
eX￿rpts from the old minute books along with info about drfferent activtties through the decades. The Art group was
invited lo show paintings. A request for photos went out on social media and a good number were received which were
then added to over 100 old photos donated by Soldierstown Church from their stssh celebrating their Heritage project.
Over 40 tickets were sold for the event, which was a tremendous success with a total of £540 being raised after
expenses. Everyone really enjoyed their afiemoon with a deli￿o￿S handmade aftemi)on tea, made entirely by Fiona
Maree of the committee.
The 90th anniversary table wtih minute book from the first days in 1933 along wth the opening photograph, a short
history and 2 booklets of the old village pictures, which we had bound, also proved very popular.
Picture of the opening of
the hall in 1933 plus the
original minute book
A huge thank you to Fiona
for maslemiinding and
baking
and
making
everything lit was all
deliciousl for the event
and thanks also to those
who helped in any way
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Pictures from an Exhibition
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90UI Celebrations
2 ladies both the
same age as the
hall. renewed
acquaIntan￿S
again
coronatr.on Day event
Coronation
Day Event
6th May 2023
from 9.3oam Enitry somèeake and aeuppa
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Some solsti￿ Walkers
The Craft Fair
Rock & Pop Night
Rowandale Integrated
Primary School Choir
ILk:A .jfi{
A visrt to Santa
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Financial Review
The results for the finanaal year are set out on page 24 and additional notes are provided showing income and
expenditure in greater detail.
Results and Dividends
Al the end of the financial year the company has assets of £296.11612022 - £306.829) and liabilities of £1,64012022 -
£1,400). The net assets of the company have decreased by £110,953).
The Future of AVH
In January we started discussing the future for the hall. We resolved to try and engage the community further in our
programmes and lo think about the future and creating a strategic plan for the next >5 years. We mel with the
Community Development Offi￿r from Lisburn & Casdereagh City Council and McGarry Consultants, lo discuss how
the Committee could plan for future proofing and safeguarding Aghalee village Hall.
The purpose this first meeting was to discusslagree bringing in a Consultant with the Community Development Officer's
assistance and lo discuss possible funding. There was t)omiant Account funding available at this lime, with up to
£100K available for a 3 year proje¢X.
The project should be focussed on strategic development, fLrtur4roofing and building sustainability.
Al this stage the Consultant's remit would indude=
Objectively reviewing the situation that AVH finds itself in," this may indude running a consultation with committee and
obtaining user feedbad(,'
Taking the lead on the project and supporting the committee to make any agreed changes with regards lo the future of
the Hall.
The Consultant might recommend action such as.. raising the profile ofcurrenl Hall programmes and activities. surveying
the community, assessing volunteer recruiknent, analysing how Hall provision be delivered, and building community
support. One recommendation may be to employ a Centre ManagerlAdministralor Iwith the assistance of a grant).
Other options would also have to be considered.
We discussed methods of community engagement and volunteer recruitsnent, including a focus on existing committee
skills and those that are desirable suth as youth work, legal, buikjing maintenance etc.
We felt that youth participation
in the Hall was very low. Another view was that programme leaders need not be involved with the committeelrunning
of the Hall. It may be that a few small subgroupslcommittees are required wrth different purposes. We wondered if
the current Constitution was still appropriate.
We would like to s* management models that other community groups
have used.
A Strategic Plan was drawn up and a powerp)inl version included with the AGM lo summarise the fvture plans of the
Hall. The Dormant Fund application of £50K over 2 years, seeking funds for a Hall Development Manager recruited
for a 2-year buffer period120 hourslweek, £33K over 2 years. includes national insurance payments. Consultsnt fees
of £12K professional fees for 2 years plus £2K recruitment and training, £1 K volLbnteer expenses and £2K digital and
The Committee agreed to engage the consuttancy Servi￿ for some stages of the project and lo make an application to
the Domiant Accounts Fund.
In April we received formal notification that Domiant Accounts Fund would not be funding.
By July we had mel and set out some acb.ons that we split into easy, more difficult and what else we might require
funding support to help us with.
AclionslProject- CAN DO FAIRLY EASILY
Review current hire rates and increase these if required to take into account the rise in cost of living and the need to
increase revenue/income- HAVE DONE
Develop fund-raising policy-TO BE REVIEWED
Included in the above is the need also to cost out the financial requirement to pay for any Consultancy fees invofved for
the next months- SEEK FUNDING FOR FIVE DAYS FEES OVER NEXT 12 MONTHS- HAVE DONE AND BEEN
AWARDED
Carry out a skills audit with cu￿ent cornmittee and from this work out what is required by way of additional skills and
recruit new or additional committee members or voluntary advisors accordingly. using other agencies lo assist if
required. This lo help lessen the burden orwork. COMMITfEE MEMBERS NEED TO BUY INTO THIS FOR IT TO BE
OF HELP
Consider seeking volunteers for smaller I short-term project elements. REVIEW PROJECTS AND SEE WHAT CAN BE
DEALT WATH IN THIS WAY
Review the drfferent roles of committee members for good governan￿ as well as for day-t￿aY volunteer roles
REVIEW- CONSIDER DEPUTIES FOR POSTS
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MORE DIFFICULT
Look al the possibility of creation of what is essentially a business plan for the nexl 3-5 years with operational annual
plans towards this.
Break the Strategic plan into shorter term ath"vibes achievable in a time limited way.
Funding r￿Uired
Look al applications to People & Communities Lottery Funding for longer term Programme fijnding. THIS IS DONE -
COSTINGS ALREADY DONE FOR ONE YEAR x 3 FOR 3 YEARS
Consider what could be applied for under Awards for All. Look at funding to pay Consultants. APPROVED - £5,000
AWARDED
Look al applications to Heritage Lottery Funding with regard to Strategy I resilien￿ plans as well as any heritage
storytelling or other programme activity. TO BE INVESTIGATED IN DUE COURSE
We then paused to regroup and think about our next plans. We determined to carry out a community audit in January
2024 to start the pro￿$$ again to look lo the future for the hall. In this we will be asking what people would like to see
happening at the Hall, as well as opinions requested from each grouplworkshop using the hall.
Heritage Lottery might be of use to fund these plans as the Hall is very much part of the village heritage. We were
awarded £5,000 in December from Awards for All, for consuttant fees (10 days x £5001day} towards further help with
moving this project forward.
The key priorities are as follows..
Planning for 2023124
At the first committee meeting of the management trustees after AGM, the following Offi￿r$ and other posts were
appointed and elected. All are on a voluntsry basis and training is given if required. If we cannot appoint from
within the committee, interested parts.es can be co-opted into posL
Members of the committee are encouraged to consider taking on a post in order to help the committee function
propedy and to tske pressure off individuals.
Legal Officers for next 3 years
Posts.. Chairperson - Lewis Trevithidf. Vice-chairperson - Matt Hull, Secretary - Pauline Buller, Treasurer- Chris
Buller
Others if possible..
Mart(eting & Publicity, including Website and social media
Fiona Maree and Peter Rusk, l.T. Fernando
Gutierrez, Booking Secretary - RLrth Macauley, Safeguarding - Carol Redpath, Courses -Pauline Buller, Events -
All are required, H&S- Pauline has agreed in the interim but someone else needs to be found, Maintenance Cttee
- Matt, Chris, Lewis, Femando and others as required.
Legal cheque signatories
Lewis Trevithick, Matt Hull, Chris Buller and Anne Miskelly are all to continue- any 2 of 4.
Future Activities Prograrnrne 2024- 2026
We met with The Big Lottery on 13 September and were invited to make an application to People and communib.es
for a 3 year grant up lo £60,000 for programming. They suggested we change name from Arts programme to
Activities programme as it was more appropriate for the funding stream. The application to Peoples in Communities
(Lottery), £58K over 3 years was postponed due to Committ￿ illness but the Lottery will be in touch in January 2024
for a possible March submission if we wish to conkn"nue. This will be for 3 years funding to support a continuing
activities.
In accordan￿ with the Articles of Association. the trustees retire by rotation and, being eligible, offer themselves for re-
election.
Compliance with Sector-wide Legislation and Stsndards
The company engages pro-actively with legislation, standards and cthes which are developed for the sector. Aghalee
Village Hall subscribes to and is compliant the following".
The Charities SORP {FRS 1021
Public Benefit
The charity has given careful consideration to the Charity Commission for Northem Ireland's guidan￿ on public benefit
to ensure that the activitEs entered into during the year have helped to achieve the Charity's objectives and activities,
as well as provKling public benefft.
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Appr
ved by the Board of Trustees on 21¥1 Febmary 2024 and slgn
onl
behalf by:
Matt
Chrfstop
TTUStoe
er Buller
Trustse
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STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES
for the financial year ended 31 December 2023
The Iruslees are ￿sponsible for preparing ￿ finan(yal slatemenls in accordance with appltcable law and regulations.
The law appli12ble lo charities in Northem I￿land require5 the trustees lo prepare financial statements for each finanoial
yearwhich giva a trLse and fairview of the assets. liabtlities and financial position of thè company as at the financial year
end date and of the surplus or deficit of the company and otherwise comply wth the Charities Act (Northern Ireland)
2008.
In Prepari￿ these financial slalemenls. the trustees are reqyired lo:
select suitable accounting policies an(J apply them consislenuy..
observ& the methods and principles in the Charities SORP
maka judggmants and acGounbn9 0=timatc- Ihat ar¢ r¢2¥ongble and prudet)t,'
stsle whether the financial slalemenls have been wepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
identify those standards. and note ihe effect and thè reasons for any material departure from Ihosé S¢andard$', and
prepare the ￿nanCIal statements ￿ the going concern basis unless it is inappTopriale to presume that the company
11 continue in operation.
The tru51ees confimi thal they have complied with the above requi￿rnents in preparing the financial statements.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequale actounting records that are sufficaenl lo show and explain the
company'5 transactions and disclose wlh reasonable accuracy at any time the fjnancial posib'on of the company and
enable Ihem lo ensure that Ihe financral slatements (x*mply with Ihe Charitie5 Act INorthem ITeland) 2008. They are
also responsiblo lor s8feguaiding the assets of the company hence for taking r8asonablB steps for the prevenlion
and detection of fraud and other ir￿gu1a[1Iie8.
Approved by th8 Board of Trust••s on 21*1 February 2024 and
igned on it5 bèhatf by:
Matt Hull
Truslee
Chri
Tru$
pher Buller
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