## **Katesbridge Ladies’ Rural Group** **38 KATESBRIDGE ROAD, KATESBRIDGE, BANBRIDGE, CO. DOWN BT32 5NQ EMAIL : katesbridgelrg@msn.com** ## **Annual Report and Statement of Accounts** **For the year 1[st] April 2022 - 31[st] March 2023** Registered with The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland NIC101957 ## **Annual Report for the year ended 31[st] March 2023** The trustees of Katesbridge Ladies’ Rural Group (KLRG) are pleased to present their report for the period 1[st] April 2022 – 31[st] March 2023. ## **Community Programme** The Group’s Community Programme is a vital tool, as we aim to reach more members and promote inclusiveness through social, educational and recreational programmes. The Group would like to record their gratitude to all volunteers and members who work closely with them and give so generously of their time. ## **Membership** The membership of the Group, as at 31[st] March 2023, was : 5 Management Committee and 6 Volunteers. ## **Accommodation** KLRG have use of Shanaghan Orange Hall, 38 Katesbridge Road, Katesbridge, Banbridge, Co. Down BT32 5NQ. ## **Financial Review** ## **INCOME** Income receipts for the year totalled £0. ## **EXPENDITURE** Expenditure for the year totalled £0. Registered with The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland NIC101957 ## **Support in Kind** In assessing the finances of the Group, it must be noted that many members and trustees give a great deal of support in kind. Members give generously of their time; without the many hours given to preparing and delivering talks, running events and managing the Group its growth and success could not be achieved. The Trustees wish to place on record their recognition of and gratitude for all these contributions. ## **Major Risks** In our Annual Report and Statement of Accounts for the year ended 31[st] March 2023 we identified no major risks. ## **Financial Management Policies** The Group has a Fraud policy, an Anti-Corruption and Bribery policy and written procedures on Management and Financial Controls. Registered with The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland NIC101957 ## **Reference and Administrative Details** **Charity Name** Katesbridge Ladies’ Rural Group ## **Charity Number** Registered with The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland NIC101957 **Principal Address** Shanaghan Orange Hall, 38 Katesbridge Road, Katesbridge, Banbridge, Co. Down BT32 5NQ ## **Charity Trustees** Mrs. R. McElroy, Chairperson Mrs. C. Kennedy, Secretary Mrs. E. McCann, Treasurer Mrs. C. Bell, Committee Member Mrs. L. McElroy, Committee Member Registered with The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland NIC101957 ## **Structure, Governance and Management** ## **Governing Document and Constitution** The Group is registered with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland and works in the Community Development sector. We are governed by a Constitution adopted in February 2005 and amended in February 2016. The Group is run by a management committee. They consult with their volunteers regularly. ## **Trustee Selection and Management** The Group is managed by a committee which consists of all the appointed trustees. Committee meetings offer a forum to review recent activities within our programme and to plan forthcoming events. Further ad hoc meetings are called, if required, for example to plan and manage special events or projects. The Annual Report and Statement of Accounts are approved by the chairperson and independent examiner and then presented to the members at the Annual General Meeting. The Group can appoint a sub-committee which would meet on an ad hoc basis to oversee and manage special projects if necessary. ## **Related Organisations** The Group is not a member of any related organisations. Registered with The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland NIC101957 ## **Objectives and Activities** ## **Charitable Objects** The object of our Group, as set out in our Constitution, is the relief of need and the advancement of education of the inhabitants of the Katesbridge area without distinction of age, sex, race, disability, political, religious or other opinion. ## **Public Benefit Statement** In setting our objectives and planning our activities for the year the trustees have given careful consideration to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland’s guidance on public benefit to ensure that the activities have helped to achieve the charity’s purposes and provide a benefit to the beneficiaries. ## **Summary of Main Activities** The main activities of our Group are to provide a good range of services and activities for our community in a rural area. We aim to provide social interaction and learning opportunities for all sections of the community and for all ages; to develop and enhance community spirit, community relations and civic pride; and encourage integration and reduce loneliness. Through operating our social activities to the people living in this area the charity has benefited them by improving their health and well-being and reducing their social isolation. We promoted learning through our information, craft and exercise classes, etc; and inclusivity through opening our events to all local people. ............................................ .............................................. Ruth McElroy Chairperson Coleen Kennedy Secretary Registered with The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland NIC101957