Charity Registration Number: NIC100655
Dungannon Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
Trustee's Annual Report and Accounts
For the year ended 31 December 2020

ro
CONTENTS
For the ear ended 31 December 2
Page
General Information
Trustees, Annual Report
Independent Examiner's Report
Accounts
CavanaghKellyff Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors
Page I

annon Multi
le Sclerosis S
rou
GENERAL INFORMATION
Board of Trustee's
B Quinn
C Walker
B Davidson
G O'Kane
Registered Office
36 Killyman Road
Dungannon
Co Tyrone
BT71 6DE
Charity Reglstratlon Number
100655
Independent Examiners
CavanaghKelly
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors
36-38 Northland Row
Dungannon
Co Tyrone
BT71 6AP
CavanaghKellyi Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors
Page 2

Dun
n Multi
le
ort Grou
TEES. ANNUAL REPORT f
he
eare
IDec
mber 202
The Trustees, have pleasure in presenting their report and the accounts of the charity for the year
ended 31 December 2020.
Reference and Administration Details
The reference and administration details of the charlty are as shown on page 2.
Objectlves and Activitles
Objectives
The Dungannon Multiple Sclerosis Support Group is established to relieve sickness and distress
and to promote the benefit of, and the preservation and protection of health and well-being of
people with Multiple Sclerosis (the beneficiaries) in the Dungannon area. The direct benefits which
flow from this purpose include the reduction of stress and anxiety among people with Multiple
Sclerosis, their carers, helpers and friends in the Dungannon area and increased protection and
preservation of their health. Organising computer classes, exercise classes, and therapeutic
services helps the members with Multiple Sclerosis, their carers, helpers and friends to reduce
stress and anxiety and help them to be more active in their daily lives. The computer classes help
create new skills and enable the members to learn a range of tasks such as shopping and banking
online. This enables the people with Multiple Sclerosis to be more independent and not having to
rely on other people to do their shopping and banking. It also enables the members with Multiple
Scleros15 to communicate with family and friends online. There is no harm flowing from the
purposes. The benefits outlined can be demonstrated through feedback from the users of the
service. There are no private beneffits flowing from the purposes.
A¢tlvities
The Dungannon Multiple Sclerosis Support Group helps and encourages people with Multiple
Sclerosis, their carers, helpers and friends by organising outings, events, meals etc. The group
fosters an atmosphere of mutual sUPPOrt and encouragement among the beneficiaries and their
relatives, helpers, carers and friends. The Dungannon Multiple Sclerosis Support Group raises
money through flag days, raffles and through donations. The group have an annual summer
outing and Christmas meal and organise computer classes, exercise classes and therapeutic
services for members with Multiple Sclerosis, their carers, helpers and friends.
Public Beneflt Statement
The Trustees of Dungannon Multiple Sclerosis Support Group confirm that they have complied
with their duty under section 4(6) of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 to have regard to
the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's guidance on public benefit and that the public
benefit requirement has informed the activities of the charity in the year ended 31 December
2020.
Achievements and Performance
The Trustees have established the charity as a progressive enterprise to re5ieve sickness and
distress and to promote the benefit of, and the preservation and protection of health and well-
being of people with Multiple Sclerosis.
Financlal Revlew
Financial Performance
The financial performance was in line with the Trustees expectations. The charity remains in a
sound financial position at the year end. The results for the year are set out in detail on page 6 of
the accounts.
CavanaghKellyi Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors
Page 3

anno
TRUSTEES, AN
LREP
RTf
d31D
er 2020
Continued
structure, Governance and Management
Organisational Structure
Dungannon Multiple Sclerosis Support Group is a charity administered and managed in
accordance with it5 constitution, by the members of the Management Committee, constituted by
clause 5 of the constitution. The constitution was formally adopted on 9 October 2014 by the
members at the Annual General Meeting.
In accordance with the constitution, committee members may hold office for a period of up to 3
years and shall retire in rotation with the longest serving one third to retire at each Annual
General Meeting. If it is not possible to determine that, then the third to retire shall be
determined by drawing lots. On retirement, members will be eligible for re-nomination and
election.
Trustees, Responsibilities Statement
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Annual Report and the accounts in
accordance with applicable law.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable
accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the
accounts comply with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 and the Charities (Accounts and
Reports) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015. They are also responsible for safeguarding the
assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable step5 for the prevention and detection of
fraud and other irregularities.
This report was approved by the Board of Trustees on 21 March 2022 and signed on its behalf by:
Basil Davidson
Trustee
Charity Registration Number: 100655
CavanaghKellyi Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors
Page 4

osis Su
ort
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT to
Multi
le Sclerosis Su
ort
rou
the accounts for D
ear ended 31 December 2020
annon
We report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2020 which are set out
on page 6 and 7.
Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Independent Examiner
As the charity's Trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance
with the requirements of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. It is our responsibility to..
examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008,.
follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Cornmission
for Northern Ireland under section 65(91(b) of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008,.
and
state whether particular matters hève come to our attention.
Basis of Independent Examiner's Report
We have examined your charity's accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act
(Northern Ireland) 2008 and our examination was carried out in accordance with the general
directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 6519)Ib) of the
Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. The examination included a review of the accounting
records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It
also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking
explanations from you as charity Trustees concerning any such matters.
Our role is to state whether any material matters have come to our attention giving us cause to
believe..
That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act
{Northern Ireland) 2008,. or
That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records. or
That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
{Northern Ireland) 2008,. or
That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
Independent Examiner's Statement
We have completed our examination and have no concerns in respett of the matters listed above
and, in connection with following the Direction5 of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland,
we have found no matters that require drawing to your attention.
CavanaghKelly
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors
36-38 Northland Row
Dungannon
Co. Tyrone
BT71 6AP
Date: 21 March 2022
CavanaghKellyi Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors
Page 5

nnon Multi
le Sclerosis Su
ort
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER
2020
Restricte
Total
202
Total
Funds
Income
Donations
Tesco Collection
Grants
1,500
1,500
2,305
2,412
23,677
23,677
Fund Raisin
Raffle
Vintage Rally
Bank Interest Received
Total Income
500
500
910
22
56
56
Less . Expenditure
Support Group and Meals
Summer Outing5
Christmas Outgoings/Presents
Health and Wellbeing
Insurance
Bank Fees
Total Expenditure
193
144
700
193
144
700
17,500
668
27
1,018
1,151
659
17,500
668
27
594
35
Net Surplus / (Deficit)
324
Opening balance at l January 2020
Surplus / (Deficit)
Closing balance at 31 December 2020
23,407
324
23,407
CavanaghKellyi Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors
Page 6

Dun
nnon Multi
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER
2020
Restricted Unrestricted
Funds
Funds
Total
2020
Total
2019
Fixed Assets
1,222
1,222
Current Assets
Bank
Total Net Assets
28,687
Total Funds/ Reserves
Reserves brought fonvard
Surplus for year
23,407
324
23,407
6,501
21,215
2,191
6,177
Funds to tarry forward
We approve these financial statements and confirm that we have made available all relevant
records and information relating to the income and expenditure of the Charity for the year
ended 31 December 2020.
Approved and signed on behalf of the committee by:
60
Basil Davidson
Chairman
Connie Walker
Treasurer
Date: 21 March 2022
CavanaghKellyi Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors
Page 7