2nd Police Support of West Tyrone (MAPS) report the lear ended 31 Il1arch 2024 it the annual report and the unaudited flnancial stateinents for the year ended 31 March 2024. adopted the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts i*ith tbe Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) - s SORP (FRS 102)), and the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 in preparing the annual report and statements of the charity. Reference and administrative information tilitary and Police Support of West Tyrone is recognised as a Charity by The Charity Cominission for Northern Ireland, charity number NICI 01346. The trustees for the year are: Richard Scott MBE Derek Shields Cyril Monteith Ken Alexander Ernie Coburn Georcye Douglas Myrtle Cutler Margo Hetherington MBE Philip Marshall MBE Robert Oliver Shirley Halkyard Anita Hackett Dee Espie Rodney Lou(yhlin The principal and recTiStered office of the charity is 5J Market Street, Omaoh, Co Tyrone, BT78 IEL. The professional advisers and bankers are: Accountants Hamill McIlwaine Bankers Danske Bank Structure) governance and management Governing document and structure Military and Police Support of West Tyrone (MAPS) operates w'ithin specific rules contained within its Constitution. Or(Tanisation MAPS elect the mana(yement committee at the Annual enera Meetin(y. The places in the mana(yement committee consist of the Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Vice Treasurer and members of associations and representative individuals related to the charity. The organisational structure is that of a group, made up individuals who served. and representin(y the members of different associations and Trustees trainin(y and risk management All members of the mana(yement committee receive and sig] a cop f the comprehensive induction pack of policies and procedures. A policy is discussed at each meetin(y to increase kn vled(ye. With seven related associations under the umbrella, the knowled(ye is disseminated downwards for the enefit f all. All risks are dealt with in accordance with the policies and procedures set out in the manaoement committee induction pack.
Military and Police Support of West Tyrone (MAPS) Trustees, report (continued) For the year ended 31 March 2024 Objectives and principal activities e charity's objective and main activity during the year is to provide support to military and police personn served their community. They do this by: Relieving the povety, sickness and distress of ex security personnevvictims of the troubles in Northern Th"eland. Advancement of health, education and employability of the coinmunity in the area of benefit in Inatters relating to the nature of such issues. and Promoting healing, understanding, tolerance, peace and reconciliation. Achievements and performance main reason or its xisten e is to support a sector of victims and survivors who have felt alienated and forgotten since the end f their service. With low level, gentle support these people are encouraged to come forward and seek the help that w from a place of isolation to a worthy member of society. embership reinains at Magherainason. Dai and activities as we get to appointme MAPS operate from the hub in Omagh to cover an area from the Clogher Valley to avera(ye 10 per working day. The organisation continues to pi"ovide support, advice in(y its award-winning befriending service ensuring that the vulnerable were able to 'en support through difficult periods. Actincy samini_ utilise partners and continues to seek out ther to help. The list now includes: The RBL The P lice Police Advi ervices Veterans Welfare Service VWS NI) The Wave Trauma entre UDR and Police Benev lent Funds Inspire Brook House PRRT derat MAPS succes w means that it reoularly receives ca doctors and health agencies. orthern Ire and and takes referrals from local Befriending and activities ntinue with the purpose orcyanisations veterans garden is a popular endeavour avai vm t bl t t health and wellbein(y of our clients. The mbership. Financial review The organisations main source of funding is a (yrant from the Victim guaranteed for period endin(y 2025. The charity takes its o ioation not perate a hub to the standard that is required for the n ber Monday to Friday l Oam to 4pm). and Survivors Service (VSS) which has been eriously to self-fund and without this could members and drop ins there are daily (open e take ride in the time given and conunitment of our volunteers. sation is very proud of its achieveinents and the way volunteers have c tinued to provide a service
2nd Police Support of West Tyrone (MAPS) TrTh_•. report (continued) F•r the l• ear ended 31)Iarch 2024 rei-ieii" (continued) aire utilised many different methods to help with our existincy funding and did not apply for any ies with the ethos that low level support means more to individuals. cyh w'e only cater for the ex-service community, we are cross community and will help others. We work -ely with like-minded or(yanisations to ensure that all of the public receive help from a source. Although not costed, we are certain that the works of MAPS is helping to alleviate some of the strain from statutory a(yencies and is therefore excellent value for money and will be Inore so in the years to come. The statement of fmancial activities for the year is set out on page 5 of the fmancial statements. The net movement in ftll]ds for the fmancial year is a surplus of £4,768 (2023: deficit £2,044). Future plans The MAPS model of providincT low level support whist calling upon established experts continues to referrals increase. There are no plans to chan(ye this model. The organisation will continue to review its we move towards the 20JO's. ar fruit as ractices as Reserves policy and results Military and Police Support of West Tyrone had total reserves at 31 March 2024 of £20,141 (202J £15,J73). The results for the year are set out in the statement of fmancial activities on pa(ye 5. Trustees, certificate We approve the accounts set out on pa(yes 5 to 13 for the year ended 31 March 2024 disclosin(y a surplus of £4,768. We Conf that we have made available all relevant records and inforniation for their preparation. Derek Shields Trustee Date: