Magherafelt and District Gateway Club Charity Number: NIC 101541 Hon. Secretary: 11 Cherry Hill Maghera Co. Derry BT46 5LS 07752800813 

## **Trustees Annual Report for year ended 31[st] March 2024** 

This report is prepared by the trustees of Magherafelt and District Gateway Club (Charity Number NIC 101541) having reflected on the clubs achievements throughout the year and how these sit aside the Northern Ireland Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit.  The report sets out to show how the club has helped to achieve the charity’s purpose and provide many benefits to the beneficiaries. 

Further the club continues to be administered in accordance with the Club’s Constitution. 

## _**Purpose**_ 

The purpose of the charity is to offer support and guidance to those adults within our local communities that have a learning or physical disability.  Further we aim to support the families and careers of our members by providing valuable respite time for them whilst their loved ones are in our care. 

## _**Milestones / Achievements**_ 

Throughout the year we have continued to fulfil our purposes by providing a warm and friendly environment in which everyone is treated with respect and dignity. The members came together on the last Wednesday of each month to interact and socialise with each other. They have gained friendships, support, guidance and self-development including improved communication skills, confidence and independence. 

## _Discos and Live Entertainment_ 

Throughout the year we had two Elvis impersonator nights and numerous discos for the members. The members love music and it encourages them to get some physical activity and have fun with their friends. 

## _Ice cream Van_ 

During our summer discos we treated the members to an ice cream van. This was a great way to cool down in the summer heat. 

## _Christmas Party_ 

For our annual Christmas party we had a sit down Christmas meal at a local restaurant specially reserved for our members.  Everyone enjoyed getting out somewhere to enjoy the festive activities. 



Father Christmas made an appearance with presents which the members loved.  The local fire men and staff and family members were there to support and celebrate another great Christmas night with lots of dancing after the meal. 

## _Cinema Trip_ 

In February we took the members to our local cinema.  They enjoyed VIP seating and lots of snacks and drinks.   They loved the film and the opportunity to get a night out with their friends. 

## _**Financial Position**_ 

The charity had a total income of £502 (donation and interest) for the year and a healthy bank balance of £10,002 at the year-ended 31[st] March 2024 with no debt. Major outgoings for the year were the Christmas meal, Elvis impersonator, cinema trip and insurance. 

Magherafelt and District Gateway Club are look forward to many more years of helping those in need in our local communities. 

Signed on behalf of the trustees of Magherafelt and District Gateway Club on 29[th] January 2025. 

SMcClenaghan (e-signature) 29/1/25 

BMcCusker (e-signature) 29/1/25 

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## **Mrs Sharon McClenaghan** 

## **Mrs Bridie McCusker** 

## **Chairwoman** 

## **Treasurer** 

## **Full list of trustees** 

Bridie McCusker Michaela Quinn Sharon McClenaghan Angela O’Neil Carla McGovern Charlie O’Neill Mary McGarvey Erin McGuigan Jackie Sweeney Cathal Moran Megan McGarvey