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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 8￿Ia￿2Q21
Mark Hawe
(Trustee & Secretary)