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)
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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
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