Charity Registration Number: NIC100655 Dungannon Multlple Sclerosls Support Group Trustee's Annual Report and Accounts For the year ended 31 December 2024 Dungannon Multlple Sclerosis Support Group CONTENTS For the year ended 31 December 2024 Page General Information Trustees, Annual Report Independent Examlnerfs Report Accounts Page I Dungannon Multiple Sclerosis Support Group GENERAL INFORMATION Board of Trustee's B Quinn C Walker B Davidson G O'Kane Registered Office 36 Killyman Road Dungannon Co Tyrone BT716DE Charlty Reglstratlon Number 100655 Independent Examlners Cooper Parry Audlt (Ireland) Llmited Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors 36-38 Northland Row Dungannon Co Tyrone BT71 6AP Page 2 Dungannon Multlple Sclerosls Support Group TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 December 2024 The Trustees have pleasure in presenting their report and the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024. Reference and Administration Detalls The reference and administration details of the charity are as shown on page 2. Objectlves and Actlvltles Objertives The Dungannon Multiple Sclerosls Support Group is established to relleve 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 dlrect beneflts which flow from thls purpose Include the reductlon of stress and anxiety among people with Multiple Sclerosis, their carers, helpers and friends In the Dungannon area and increased protection and preservatlon of their health. Organlslng computer classes, exercise classes, and therapeutic services helps the members wlth Multlple Sclerosls, thelr carers, helpers and friends to reduce stress and anxiety and help them to be more actlve 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 banklng onllne. This enables the people wlth Multlple Sclerosls to be more independent and not having to rely on other people to do their shopping and banklng. It also enables the members with Multiple Sclerosis to communlcate 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 prlvate benefits flowlng from the purposes. Actlvltles The Dungannon Multlple Sclerosis Support Group helps and encourages people wlth Multlple Sclerosis, their carers, helpers and frlends by organlslng outlngs, events, meals etc. The group fosters an atmosphere of mutual support and encouragement among the beneficiaries and thelr relatives, helpers, carers and friends. The Dungannon Multlple Scleros5s Support Group raises money through flag days, raffles and through donations. The group have an annual summer outing and Chrlstmas meal and organise computer classes, exerclse classes and therapeutlc services for members with Multiple Sclerosis, thelr carers, helpers and friends. Public Benefit statement The Trustees of Dungannon Multlple Sclerosis Support Group conflrm that they have complied with their duty under section 4(6) of the Charltles Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 to have regard to the Charity Commlsslon for Northern Ireland's guidance on publlc benefit and that the public benefit requirement has informed the actlvltles of the charlty in the year ended 31 December 2024. Achievements and Performance The Trustees have established the charity as a progressive enterprise to relleve sickness and dlstress and to promote the benefit of, and the presernation and protection of health and well- being of people with Multiple Sclerosls. Financial Revlew Flnancial Performance The financial performance was in line wlth the Trustees expectatlons. The charity remalns 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. Page 3 Dungannon Multiple Sclerosis Support Group TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 December 2024 (Continued) Structure, Governance and Management Organisational Structure Dungannon Multiple Sclerosis Support Group Is a charlty administered and managed in accordance with its 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 constitutlon, 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 retlre at each Annual General Meetlng. If it is not posslble to determine that, then the thlrd to retlre shall be determined by drawlng lots. On retirement, members will be eligible for re-nomlnatlon and election. Trustees. Responslbllltles Statement The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Annual Report and the accounts In accordance wlth applicable law. The trustees are responsible for keeplng proper accounting ￿CordS 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) Regulatlons (Northern Ireland) 2015. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detectlon of fraud and other irregularities. Thls report was approved by the Board of Trustees on behalf by: and slgned on Its Basil Davidson Trustee Charlty Reglstratlon Number: 100655 Page 4 Dungannon Multiple Sclerosls Support Group INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT to the trustees on the accounts for Dungannon Multiple Sclerosis Support Group for the year ended 31 December 2024 We report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024 whlch 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 Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008; and state whether partlcular matters have come to our attentlon. Bas1$ of Independent Examlner's Report We have examined your charlty's accounts as requlred under section 65 of the Charltles Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 and our examination was carrled out in accordance wlth the general directions glven by the Charity Commlssion for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charltles Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. The examinatlon Included a review of the accounting records kept by the charlty and a comparison of the accounts presented wlth those records. It also Includes consideration of any unusual items or dlsclosures In the accounts, and seeklng explanatlons from you as charlty Trustees concerning any such matters. Our role is to state whether any materlal matters have come to our attention giving us cause to belleve: That accountlng records were not kept in accordance wlth sectlon 63 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008; or That the accounts do not accord wlth those accounting records. or That the accounts do not comply with the accountlng requlrements of the Charitles 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 respect of the matters listed above and, In connection wlth following the Dlrections of the Charity Commlsslon for Northern Ireland, we have found no matters that require drawlng to your attention. JJ IJ, .11 l-.1, 4 Cooper Par ,Audlt (Ireland) Llmlted Chartered Accountants & Statutory Audltors 36-38 Northland Row Dungannon Co. Tyrone BT71 6AP Date 10 December 2025 Page 5 Dungannon Multiple Sclerosis Support Group INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Restrlcted Unrestrlcted Funds Funds Total 2024 Total 2023 Income Donations Grants: loo loo 500 Community Foundation Developlng Healthy Communities Mid-ulster District Council Fund Ralslng - Tesco Bank Interest Recelved Total Income 80,484 10,000 1,200 I,ooi 52 5,000 1,800 5,000 1,800 1,222 17 1,222 17 Less: Expenditure Support Group and Meals Christmas dlnner and gifts Health and Wellbeing Volunteer Expenses Accountancy Depreciation Insurance Bank Fees Total Expendlture 444 1,383 74,564 6,975 1,118 1,118 39,388 3,960 1,080 305 500 71 39,388 3,960 1,080 305 500 71 305 450 73 Net Surplus / (Deflclt) Funds and reserves Opening balance at l January 2024 Surplus / ( Deficlt) Transfer between funds Closing balance at 31 December 2024 29,127 (36,548) 26,894 (1,735) 56,021 (38,283) 46,978 9,043 Page 6 Dungannon Multiple Sclerosis Support Group BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024 Restrlcted Unrestricted Funds Funds Total 2024 Total 2023 Flxed Assets 306 306 611 Current Assets Bank Llabllltles (1,080) (1,080) Total Net Assets Total Funds and Reserves We approve these financial statements and confirm that we have made avallable all relevant records and Informatlon relatlng to the Income and expenditure of the Charlty for the year ended 31 December 2024. Approved and slgned on behalf of the commlttee by: Basll Davidson Chalrman Connle Walker Treasurer Date: Page 7