CUSHENDALL DEVELOPMENT GROUP
For the Year ended 31 March 2023
Trustees Annual Report
Charity Name:.
Cushendall Development Group - NIC 101601
Charlty Address:.
Old Schoolhouse
25 Mill Street
CUSHENDALL
Co Antrim
BT44 ORR
Trustees:.
The following served as trustees durSng the year and up to the date of this report
Bernadette Delargy (Chairperson)
Bernadette Harvey (Secretary)
Francis Mccurry (Treasurer)
Andrew McAlister
Liam O'Hagan
Ann McLaughlin
Eamon Gillan
Donal Kearney
Hazel Imrie
Maeve McAlister
Accountants:.
Park McKillop and Company
Sl Springwell Street
Ballymena
Co. Antrim
BT43 6AT
Structure, Governance and Management:.
Cushendall Development Group (known as CDG) was formed in October 1990 in response to a
growing realisation that locally based initiatives were needed to stimulate development in the
village. Membership of the group is open to anyone living, working or interested in the area and
presentlythereareover 140 members, made upofindividuals,businesses andvoluntarygroups
Thecommitteeshall meetatleast Iotimes intheyearandshall consistofnotless than 5members
and no more than 15 members as per election at AGM.
Cushendall Development Group employs and pays any person(s], not being a member of
Committee to supervise, organise and carry on the work of the group and make all reasonable
and necessary provision for the payment of remuneration to employees.
The Hon Treasurer keeps proper accounts of the finances of the group. The financial year of the
group runs from l April - 31 March annually.
Theaccounts areauditedbyanauditor/sasappointedattheAnnual General Meeting. This
yearthe auditor was Park McKillop & Co.

Purposes and Objectlves of Cushendall Development Group
Provide or secure the provision of social services, educational and recreational facilities and
practical assistance for elderly people, people with disabilities, people within the area of benefit
Promote and carry out, or assist in promoting and carrying out research, surveys and
investigations and publish the useful results thereof.
Organise or assist in organising meetings, lectures, classes and exhibitions and publish or assist
in publishing reports, periodicals, recordings, book5 or other documents or information.
Obtain, collect and receive money by way of grants, donations, bequests, legacies or other lawful
method. provided that the Association shall not undertake any substantial pernianent trading
activities and shall conform to any relevant requirements of the law
Recruit and train volunteers with relevant skills to carry out the objectives of the group.
Promote and organise co-operation in the achievement of the above objectives and to that end
to work in association with local authorities and voluntary organisations engaged in the
furtherance of the above objectives in the area of benefit.
Establish or support any charitable trusts, associations or institutions formed for all or any of
the above objectives.
Do all such other lawful things as may be necessary for the attainment of the above objectives or
any ofthem.
Promote. encourage and advise communlty and individual development initiatives.
Seek to highlight issues of importance to people in the area.
To encourage more people to become involved in community development, particularly
socially excluded groups
To support and promote the creation of additional employment
To encourage, Social, recreational cultural and educational activities.
To support new and existing groups that are forthe benefit of the community
Statement of Compllance:.
In setting out our objectives and carrying out our activities for the year the trustees have given
careful consideration to the Charity Commission Nl's guidance on public benefit to ensure that
the activities have helped to achieve the charity's purposes and provide a benefit to its
beneficiaries.
Achievements and Performance:.
Cushendall Development Group (CDG) has worked hard to facilitate activities and events for the
Cushendall Community. Cushendall Development Group continuously assess the needs of the
local community and try hard to address these needs. CDG work closely with other community
groups providing administration assistance to these groups and the wider community. CDG
liaise with local government agencies lor the needs of the local community.
Cushendall Focus continues to be produced during the year. which keeps the community
updated on events that have just happened or planned for the near future.
The Environment Group continue to work tirelessly to plant and maintain flowers throughout
the village.

The conference room in the Old Schoolhouse is now being used again by local businesses and
community groups. Outside agencies are also using the room to engage with the community at
local level.
Necessary training is held throughout the year for the benefit of the community, which helps
provide volunteers and support to others.
Financial Review: .
All monies raised byoronbehalf ofthegroup areapplied tofurtherthe objects ofthegroup and
for no otherpurpose, providedthatnothinghereincontained shall preventthepaymentof
legitimate out-of-pocket expenses to member5 of the group engaged upon the approved
business of the Cushendall Development Group.
Grants Applled and Received 2022-23
Communlty Dev Support Grant- £3SOO
ThesemonieswereprovidedbyCausewayCoastandGlens Boroughcounciltoassistinthe
overheads involvedinrunningthecornmunitybuilding, e.g. Rates, Electricandheatingetc.
Rural Mlcro Capltal Grant Scheme- £1286.36
This enabled the group to purchase a new Defibrillator for the village and electric table top Hobs
for future classes.
Llve Smart Grant-£500
This money was secured to purchase new Litter pickers and gloves for the community and
facllitate classes that benefit the environment.
Northern Area Communlty Network- Mental Health and Suiclde Preventlon Communlty
Development Model - £lOOO
This money was secured to facllltate Art, Craft and other recreational activities.
Northern Area Communlty Network NICHI Programme- £2000
This money enabled the group to purchase a heated box to safely store the new village
Defibrillator. The group also were able to facilitate health and wellbeing courses.
Totallncomeforthlsyearendwas £44,334
Total Expendlture for this year end was £48,977
Funds are held in reserve to cover any unexpected expenses.
This report was approved by the Trustees on 23rd October 2023 and signed on its behalf by:
Signed
Signed
Bernadette Delargy
Francis Mccurry
Chairperson
Hon Treasurer