Trustees, Annual Report for Nonh West Ulster Group of Advanced Motorists (IAM Group No 8159) (IAM NW Ulster Group) Nl Charity (NIC) number 100303 For the fitwicial year l November 2022 10 31 October 2023 Mr V Fails. 38 Fortsandel Avenue, Coleraine, BT52 ITL M Cathers V Fails R Mackenzie N Glenn P Mccann J Watson E Gilchrist A Thompson ional T st D Waterstone s durin riodc The Group is governed by its COTLstitutiOn. 5. Summ descri tion of th The promolion and improvement of road safely particularly to improve the andardS of driving and riding on the Toad5. by trainlng drivers andlor riders (hereinafter refeed (o only as drivers) to rake and pass the na(ionally recognised advanced driving tesi adminisiered by the nauonal chariry -"The Instilule of Advanced Moloris15- (hereinafter known as the IAM) and for those people to further their own training and become Observers, qualified by the IAM, to prepare other candidaies {Associates) for the IAM advanced driving test. innn ofT All committee Mernbe are autonriCallY appointed Trustees: no outside peN)n or body appoints trustees. Drivinyjriding skills for new Associate members 18 March 2022 - for I driver, 2 moiorcyclists (coniinuiDg the approach of one day Instead of four evenings for the classroom sessions). 25 June 2022 - for 2 drivers, 3 moiorcyclists; May 2022 - additional coutse for I moiorcyclist 72 Drivingjriding skills for existing Full rnembers The Nl Re8iond Forum in Newtownards was attended by the Chair and several other members to hear the latest inforniation from headquarters on publications and organisauon of courses, and to revitalise the relauonships beeen Groups which had been inierrupted by Ihe COVID epidemic. 8. Other related activities
New training videos were developed by the Group's chief observer and his team for use in lU Advanced Rider l Driver courses, addre&5ing in particularAdvanced Riding skills. 9. Number of members Existing Tnembers renewing or new Full members joining- 43 Tr4ew Associate members joining via course purchase - 8 10. Main achievements and ublic benefit Tesi passes - 4 rider hers ongoing into next reporting year as Associates joining for a course starting in Au8USt often take their test in the early part of the lollowing reporting year. As rideAdriverS who have developed their skills in this way ate able to manage and reduce the risk to themselves and to other road use[5 of being involved in an Rfc, with benefits io themselves and socieiy as a whole. Achievement of a lest pass recognises thai they have mei a national quality assured sthndard of drivin8Jriding beyond thai required for issue of a driving licence. Observers have demonstrated iheir commitmeni io maintsin and improve on these standards by undertaking addiuonal tests io a national quaIity assured sthndart which at National level is a time-limiied renewable qualification. The number of existing members renewing their membetship has steadied this year and so the risk to funding and membership available to assisi new Associates prepare for test has reduced. The Commiltee will keep under review renewal methods and a]so communication meihods with Members 10 encourage renewals as well as aaivities which include a social elemeni that encourages members to remain with the Group. . Trustees, The Thisiees confirm that they have complied with their duty to have regard io ihe Charity Commission NI'S Public benefit requiremeni statutory guidance in CalD8 out the activitse5 of the Group in the reporting year. financi 13.1 Current account The balance of the account at 31 October 2023 and$ at £601.87. (No adjustsnent for items not yet presenied was required.) This account is Used to deal with all routine payments and receipts for the Group. Overall expenditu was £1394.97, which is £489.97 rnore than the overall income of £905.00 in this reporting year. The most significant set of payments was made in respect of the nmning of the Group and Advanced Driver/Advanced Rider courses. 13.2 Reserve account The balance of the reserve account ai 31 October 2023 is £5 533.41. This is held offset possible variations in subscriptions and ptvvide for Significant purchases and contingencies including, but not limited to: replacement of Group laptop (used for pre5eDtation of thivinFJriding course material, similar purposes at oiher Group events, and administrauon of the Group) replacement of the Group data projecior (used for presenthuon of drivinFJriding course material and simijar purposes at other Group events)
purchase and replacement of banners, flags and other promotional materials. financing of course cost reducuons at panicular times OT for particular groups of driverslride. 13.3 Other Assets and Liabilities (i.e. excluding ch and bank balances) The assets items and valuations remain as before. Laptop PC Data Projector Other AV equipment (PC sound amplifier, cable5, etc) Printer £ 400.00 £ 500.00 £ 175.00 50.00 Ezup £ 500.00 Banners / Flags £ 400.00 Mobile phone £ 130.00 Training materials (Books, DVDS, flash cards, etc.) 50.00 Total other At5 at 31 October 2022 £ 2 205.00 There are no liabilities a131 Ocrober 2022 ri in As at 31 October 2023 the charity had no funds maierially in deficit. Victor Fails Group Secretary 29 July 2026