FERMANAGH ARTS FESTIVAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the Year Ended 30 NOVEMBER 2023 The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006. present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 November 2023. The trustees have prepared the financial statements in accordance with the Companies Act 2006 and the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standards applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102). OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objectives and aims The charity's objectives are for the public benefit and are restricted to the following'.- (a) the advancement of education (b) the advancement of the arts. culture, heritage or science (c) the improvemenl in community life through collective involvement in enriching arts events (d) encouraging learning and raising levels of skills among arts practioners and participants. Significant activities The charity organises an annual Arts Festival incorporating educational talks, workshops and exhibitions in addition to drama and concerts, many of which are free of charge to encourage maximum participation in the arts from all age groups and sections of society. Public benefit The Trustees seek to ensure that the public benefit requirement is considered and Fernianagh Arts Festival facilitates this having regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit. Financial Review The results for the year ended 30 November 2023 are set out on pages 4 and 5 of the financial statements. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document The charity is controlled by its governing document. a Memorandum and Articles of Association, and ¢onstitues a limited company, limited by guarantee. as defined by the Companies Act 2006. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number N1066336 (Northern Ireland) Registered Charity number 100689 Registered office C/0 Mrs Anne Beattie 58 Moybrone Road Letterbreen Enniskillen Co. Fermanagh BT74 9EP Trustees Mrs E P Hassard Mrs A Johnston (resigned 26.9.23) Mrs L Clarke (appointed 26.9.23) Dr B A McDerniott Mrs A Allen (appointed 26.9.23) Mrs A Beattie (appointed 26.9.23) Page I
FERMANAGH ARTS FESTIVAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the Year Ended 30 NOVEMBER 2023 REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Company Secretary Mrs E P Hassard Independent Examiner Mrs S Stenson FCA Patton Rainey Stenson Limited Chartered Accountants 6 East Bridge Street Enniskillen Co. Fernianagh BT74 7BT Bankers Allied Irish Bank 2 & 4 East Bridge Street Enniskillen Co. Fernianagh BT74 7BT This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. Approved by order of the board of trustees on 23 July 2024 and signed on its behalf by-. Irs L Clarke - Truslee Page 2