CUSHENDALL DEVELOPMENT GROUP
For the Year ended 31 March 2024
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 during 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
51 Springwell Street
Ballymena
Co. Antrim
BT43 6AT
Structure, Governance and Management:.
Cushendall Development Group (known as CDG) was fonned in Ortober 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 livin& working or interested in the area and
presentlythereareover 140 members,madeupofindividuals,businesses andvoluntarygroups
Thecommitteeshall meetatleast Iotimes intheyearandshallconsistofnotlessthan 5rnembers
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 ofthe 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.
Theaccountsare auditedbyanauditorls asappointedattheAnnualGeneral Meeting. This
yearthe auditor was Park McKillop & Co.

Purposes and Objectives 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 benefiL
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, books or other documents or information.
Obtain, collect and receive money by way of grants, donations, bequests, legacies or other lawful
rnethod, provided that the Association shall not undertake any substantial permanent trading
activities and shall conform to any relevant requirements of the law
Recruit and train volunteers with relevant skills tt) 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
furtherantt of the above objectives In the area of benefit.
Estab15sh or support any charltable trusts, associations or institutions fornied 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 of them.
Promote, encourage and advise community and individual development Inltlatlves.
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 for the benefit ofthe 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.
Achlevements 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 for 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.
Financlal Revlew: .
All monies raised byoron behalfofthegroupareapplied to furthertheobjectsofthe8roupand
for nootherpurpose,provided thatnothinghereincontainedshall preventthepaymentof
legitimate out-of-pocket expenses to members of the group engaged upon the approved
business of the Cushendall Development Group.
Grants Applled and Recelved 2023.24
Comrnunlty Dev Support Grant - £3500
Thesemonies wereprovidedbyCausewayCoastandGlens Boroughcounciltoassistinthe
overheads involved inrunningthecommunitybuilding. e.g. Rates, Electricandheatingetc.
Pollclng and Communlty Safety (pcsp} Small Grants Programme . £999
This money was used to install ccrv in the building,
Northern Area Communlty Network- Mental Health and Sulclde Preventlon Communlty
Development Model - £240
This money was secured to facilitate Cookery Classes.
Dorniant Accounts Nl Fund, Natlonal Lottery Communlty Fund . £38,000
Money paid over next three years. Project includes development of Strategic and Funding Plan, a
new Volunteer Strategy, development of new website, development of Educational Suite,
upgrade of offlce equlpmenL networking and training for staff and Trustees.
Totallncomeforthlsyearendwas £69,193
Total Expendlturefor thls year end was £54,633
Funds are held in reserve to cover any unexpected expenses.
This report was approved by the Trustees on 1st October 2024 and signed on its behalf by:
Signed
Signed
Bernadette Delargy
Francis Mccurry
Chairperson
Hon Treasurer