The Orchard Social Club for Visually Impaired People Report of the trustees for the year ended 15 August 2023 The Trustees present their report for the year ended 15 August 2023. The Trustees The trustees who served the Charity during the year were as follows: Anna Beamish Liz James Georgina Thompson Sheila Curry Ann CUan Dougie Somerville Mary Hamilton Charity Registratlon Number NIC102038 Registered Office 33A Tirna5cobe Road Arniagh BT619HT Struclure, Governance and Management The Trust is governed by the Trust Deed and is registered with The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland sin¢e I I December 2015. All trustees give their time freely and no remuneration or other benefits are received. Statement of Complianee In deciding upon and plannin8 our activities for the year. the Trustees have given careful consideration lo the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's guidance on public benefii io ensure that the aclivities have helped to achieve our Charity's purposes and provide a benefit to ihe beneficiaries. The direct benefits which flow from the purpose include: Improved emoiional wellbeing of members who attend Re5piie for family member5 and carers People with visual impairnieni being able to participale in a range of activities which thke plac¢ al the Group Meet people with same type of disability who can suppon each other By being involved in local issues within the area which may affecl people with disabilittes eg. Access. consultations by other Organisations. Objectives and Activities The Orchard Club provides a social outlet for people with a visual impairnienl many of whom to not attend other Groups.
The Orchard Social Club for Visually Impaired People Report of the trustees for the year ended 15 August 2023 (continued) Financial Review Our main source of funds this year has been grant income. Signed on behalf of (he eharlty Irustees Ll(L Mr D Somerville- Trustee Date: 5 December 2023