fn05Y Trustees Re ort for the financial ear 151 A ril 2022 to 3151 March 2024 Northern Ireland charlty number NIC102057 Truste88 The elected trustees, who also acted 8s Off ice Bearers for the Dergan8gh Training and Development Association during the period of this report, have not changed since the original submission for charitable status and 8re as follows.. Stanley Le8cock Adrian BradLey Mark Hawe Harold Le8cock Ryan Leacock Ashley Stewart Ivan Lamont Purpos8 The purpose of the Dergan8gh Training and Development Association is to carry out the provision of education and voc8tion8l tr81nlng or any related activity being charitable in nature for the beneflt of inhabitants of Derganagh, Knockloughrim and immediate outlying rural areas of Mid Ulster. To advance citizenship and community development by promoting social inclusion, voLunteering, providing facilities to community groups and helping other charities by providing training and support. Actlvltles The Dergan8gh Training and Development Association continues to play a central and invaluable role in the development of the community in the Knockloughrim area oy rural Mid-ulster. As well as providing training , the Association hosts many social events for all sections of the local soci8lly deprived community. The Association is continually assessing how to achieve its 'Purpose' more effectively and eff iciently. To this end, members of the Committee and Volunteers visited the very successful'schomberg Mourne. Society in Kilkeel. This community group has been operating for many years and is well recognised as an incredibly effective community development organisation. During discussion. representatives from the Schomberg Society described the range of events and activities it has provided for the local community, ranging from pageants to music tuition. It also provides classes for pupils who require additional assist8nce with core academic subjects. TheycontinuaLIy recruit volunteers to spread the workLoad emanating from their ever-increasing portfolio of events, whiLst keeping existingvolunteers motivated. The funding stream that facilitated this educational trip enabled representatives from our Association to
gain valuable information and encouragement and the subsequent discussion will help our group to deveLop in the future, Continued funding has been very effectively used to enabte tuition in both fife and drum to continue within the community during the winter and spring periods. New members have been introduced to both instruments, whilst the more experienced existing musicians have further enhanced their skilL base. This group is now widely recognised for their musicaL ability and continually receive requests to perform at community events. A range of communlty activities undertaken by the Association facilitated much-needed social interaction. Firstly, a community tabLe quiz received phenomenal support with the local HaLI being filled to capacity. This eagerly contested event provided a relaxed environment where all sections of the local community inter8Cted freely, and new friendships were forged. In addition, lecture on local history was again attended by all the community irrespective of age. gender or flnancial st8tus allowing individuals to mlx and the community to deveLop socially. The annual community barbeque has become 'cornerstone event, in the community calendar and this year the attendance w88 greater than ever. Attendees from all sections of the community were present and enjoyed the food and entertainment provided through the prudent allocation of grant funding by the Association. Finally, the ability to provide residents in the local village with a Small present at Christmas was well received, making them feel appreciated and valued members ofthe local community. Funnd raising is central to the activities of the Association to ensure the group can provide for community development, and this year was no exception. Voluntary donations and raffles ensured th8t the Association had the ability to offer events at little or no expense to attendees. This was greatly appreciated by many experiencing the current 'cost of living, crisis. The Association continue to maintain the facilities in the Local Hall. This ensures that members of the community can enjoytailored training and social events which are conducive to individual 2nd community development. Indeed. the Hall is central to the successful work of the Association and enables it to provide a welcoming environment where participants feel relaxed and are comfortable to interact socially hence facilitating personal and community development. It is the latter objective which is centraL to and guides the work of the Association. In conclusion, all the work of the Dergan8gh Training and Development Association undertaken during the current reporting period is directly aligned with the core themes of the 'Purpose and Public Benefit, of the organisation including training, education, citizenship, providing facilities anL1 ultimateLy community development.
Flnances The Derganagh Training and Development Association gave due and timely notice of the Annual General meeting ofthe group. which was held on 8" May 2024 in the local HaLI. At this formal meeting, the treasurer presented a full and detailed report of all financial transactions undertaken during the previous reporting period (1" April 2023 to 31" March 2024} to all members present. The Treasurer then answered any queries relating to the latter, before the accounts were formally passed and unanimously accepted by the meeting. In accordance with the statutes of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, all the Trustees of the Association confirmed that they had not benefited privateLy from any ay the activities provided bythe group over the previous reporting period. The abiLity and professionalism of the Association is continualLy confirmed with grant awarding bodies providing funding, and in(Jeed repeat funding. This is t8ngibLe evidence that these organisations are contentwith the way all finances are 8dministered by the group. The Association relies heavily on the latter funding to enable it to provide the activities outlined in the 'Purpose' of the group, which ultlmately enhance community development. The Association is confident that the 8Ctivities undertaken during the year ensured that the objectives of the group have been met and that the essential public beneflt continues to be provided. ALI activlties and actlons have been undertaken with careful consideration given to the Charity Commlssion for Northern Irel8nd guid8nce on public benefit, to ensure that they meet the required standards as well as the activities and objectives of the Association. All financial activities have been completed to the highest standards and finances have been deployed to ensure maximum benefit within the community. The Derganagh Training and Development Association is integral to community development and will continue to provide an essential pubLic benefit to all within the immediate rur8l8re8. Signed Date 8Ia2Q21 Mark Hawe (Trustee & Secretary)