Annsborough Communty Forum
IA company Ilmllod by guarant￿, not havlng a sharn ¢opIt*
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT
for the financial year ended 31 January 2023
The trustees present their TnJstees' Anr¢ual ReporL combining the Directots, Report and Trustees, Report. and
unaudited financial statements for the financial year ended 31 January 2023.
The financia1sts1ements8￿ prepared inaccordancewiththecompaniesAct2006. FRS 102Yhe Finanual RepothJ
Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and Accounb"ng and Repo￿.n9 by Charib'es.. Statement of
Recommended Practice applicable to charib.es preparing their financial ststements in accordance wilh the FinancFI
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021.
The TnJslees' Report ¢ontsins the infomiation required lo be prowded in Ihe Trustees. Annual Report under t
ststemenl ofRecommended Practice ISORPlguidelines.Thelrustsesofthe companyare also charitytrustee5 forthe
purpose of charity law and undef the company's constibjtion are known as members of the board of trustees.
In this reportthe trustees ofAnnsborough Community Forum presenta summary ofits purpose,govemance. a¢Jvitie&
achi8vements and finances for Ihe financial year 31 January 2023.
The charity 1$ a registered charity and hence the report and results are presented in a IDM which complies with
requirements of the Companies Act 2006 and. although not obliged to comply with the Statement of Recomm8TrJ&
Practice applicable in Ihe UK and Republic oflreland FRS 102, Ihe organisab.on has implemented its recomm8nda*Jts
whore relevant in tha$0 finanoal statements.
Review of Activiti•s, Achlevomènts and Performanc•
Annsborough Community Forum owes and manages a communityhall frdcility in the wllage of Annsborough forth8
social and Tecreational benefit of local people. The group is still recovering from the financial affects and decli￿
usors due to Covid. However, thisfinancial year has seen a sleady stream of athvits'es and users retuming to the hall.
Our senior group has been reestablished as seniors feel rn0￿ confidènt to attend activib'es. They are now meeluyd
ice a month and enjoying a variety ol light exerose dasses and health and mindfvlness awarenèss sessiorts aTrJ
have been busy with knithng and crochetsng. Other users of the hall have induded winter training sessions for 2
underage Gaeli¢ clubs, Insh dancing. Handball, Birthday parb.es and exercise classes. The income generated frc
these acb"vib'es along with a Service Level Agreemenlgrantfrom Newry, Mournè and Down Districlcouncil ensure that
outgoings such as insuran￿, heal. alamis, mainienance etccan be o)vered and Annsborough Community Hall exists
to provide so¢ial and recreational sefyi￿10Ttre benefiloflocal p8ople. The trustees are confidenlthatlhe conb'nLBJ
growth in aclivitses and room hire will conbnue to grow and ensure the suslainability of th8 building for the benefit of
future generations.
The TrusleesofAnnsborough Community Forum haV0￿MplIed wilh Iheirdutyto have due regard tothe commissic
public Ljenefitguidancewhen exer¢i$ing powwsand duties. Duringthefinancial yearAnnsboroughCommunty FONM
continued to nsn & manage Ann¥l)orou9h Community Hall. The reopening of the hall to the public ensured the
following purposes were mel".
providing 18cilib.es to improve the conditions of life for local people,.
promob'ng arts and culture".
promob'ng citizenship and develop capacity.
The benefits ofmeeting the abovo purposes included:
increased ¢omrnunity participation:
social interaction opportrJnib"es',
improved conditions of lif8 (improved wellbeinglreduced isolab"on).'
The benefftciaries were people living in Annsborough and Ihe Surrounding rural area.
Financial Resufts
Al the end of the financial yearthe tharity has assets of £344.07012022 - £361,125)and liabilitiesof£10,74712022-
£20,003). The net assets ofthe charity have deuease¢Y by £17,799).
Trusteos
The tnjstees who served throughout the financial yèar. excepl as noted, were as knllows..
Mary OToole
Gerard Lynch
Murtagh Higgins
Leona Mccartan
Laurence Tumelty
In accordance with the Con5tibJb"on, Ihe trustees rgtire by rotstion and, being eligible. offer themselvesfor re*lection.

Annsborough Community Forum
IA eompany Ilmltod by guarantee, not havlng a sharn capltall
TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT
for the financial year ended 31 January 2023
Compliance with Sector-wlde Leglslation and Standards
The charity engages pro-actively with legislation. standards and codes which are developed for the secttsr.
Annsborough Community Forum subscribes lo and is compliant with the following..
The Companies Act2006
The Charities SORP IFRS 1021
Approved by the Board of Trustees on 22 Soptgmbgr 2023 and slgned on Its behall by:
Mary O'Toole
Trustee