Charity Number: 102163
Omagh Area Downs Syndrome Support Group
Annual Report and Unaudited Financial Statements
for the financial year ended 31 March 2023

Omagh Area Downs Syndrome Support Group
CONTENTS
Page
Trustees, and Other Information
Trustees, Report
Independent Examiner's Report
Financial Statements
Notes to the Financial Statements
Supplementary Information relating to the Financial Statements
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Omagh Area Downs Syndrome Support Group
TRUSTEES, AND OTHER INFORMATION
Trustees
Catherine Masterson
Fiona Fyffe
David Mitchell
Ignatius Quinn (Resigned 1 April 2022)
Annemarie Grimes
Maighread Goodwin
Thelma Falls
Emma Kerrigan {Appointed 1 April 2022)
Charity Number in Northern Ireland
102163
Principal Address
1 Ashdale Court
Omagh
Co Tyrone
BT79 7UP
Independent Examiner
Michael Drumm FCCA
30a Gortin Road
Omagh
Co Tyrone
BT79 7HX
Principal Bankers
AIB - Enniskillen
24 East Bridge Street
Enniskillen
Co Fermanagh
BT74 7BT

Omagh Area Downs Syndrome Support Group
TRUSTEES, REPORT
for the financial year ended 31 March 2023
The trustees present their Trustees, Report and the unaudited financial statements for the financial year ended 31
March 2023.
The financial statements are prepared in accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. FRS 102 "The
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and Accounting and Reporting by
Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in
accordance with Ihe Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
The Trustees, Report contains the information required to be provided in the Trustees, Annual Report under the
Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) guidelines. The trustees of the company are also charity trustees for
the purpose of charity law and under the company's constitution are known as members of the board of Irustees.
In this report the trustees of Omagh Area Downs Syndrome Support Group present a summary of its purpose,
governance, activities, achievements and finances for the financial year 31 March 2023.
The charity is a registered charity and hence the report and results are presented in a form which complies wilh the
requirements of the Charities Act {Northern Ireland) 2008 and, although not obliged to comply with the Statement of
Recommended Practice for Smaller Entilies (the FRSSE} (effective 1 January 2015), the organisalion has
implemented its recommendations where relevant in these financial stalements.
Mission, Objectives and Strategy
Mission Statement
To help reduce stress and anxiety, increase confidence in coping with typical problems, raising expectations and
therefore helping people with Downs Syndrome reach their fvll potential, relieving suffering from medical problems by
sharing information.
Objectives
To foster an atmosphere of support among the beneficiaries their family, friends & carers by bringing everyone
together. Relieve Ihe needs of beneficiaries by providing services. help, facilities, opportunities for treatment &
education to maximise participalion in sociely lo enable them to gain employment and lead independent lives. Raise
awareness of the effects of Downs syndrome on parents & their families in the Omagh area.
structure. Governance and Management
Structure
The trustees who setved during the year are as follows:
Catherine Masterson
Fiona Fyffe
David Mitchell
Annemarie Grimes
Maighread Goodwin
Marion Mccarron
Emma Kerrigan
In accordance with the Constitution, the trustees retire by rotation and. being eligible. offer themselves for re-election.
During the year, our group continues to meet monthly for parents and committee members to organise. plan and
review activilies.
These meetings are minuled. All cheques are signed by two committee members for
accountability.
Review of Activities. Achievements and Perfomiance
Help raise awareness about the effects of Downs syndrome on families in the Omagh area. We have welcomed new
members to our group which continues to expand year on year. We have provided them with help and education on
an informal basis.
We had a Christmas lunch this year along with a BBQ during the summer, encouraging active participation with
good attendance from all members and families.
There was no other activities or fundraising during the year. However, we look forward to getting back lo a new
normal next year.
Financial Review
See annual report on income and expenditure. Finances and fund raising continue to be reviewed regularly.

Omagh Area Downs Syndrome Support Group
TRUSTEES, REPORT
for the financial year ended 31 March 2023
Results and Dividends
At the end of the financial year the charity has assets of £19.625 (2022 £22,028) and liabilities of £0.00 {2022
£0.00). The net assets of the charity have decreased by £12,403).
Reference and Administrative detsils
We have an elected chairperson. secretary & treasurer with designated roles within the group. We also have a total of
seven Trustees of which all assist in the efficient running of the organisation.
Public Benefit Statement
a.Reduced stress and anxiety, increased confidence in coping with typical problems, raising expectations and
therefore helping persons with Downs Syndrome reach their full polenlial, relieving suffering from medical problems
by sharing information. Evidence.. Minutes of monthly meetings which record experiences of carers . how they value
the support from other members and also how they { the carers) have acted on the advice from other carers with
positive oulcomes. Harm= The possible hami is thal 8 negative altitude can be fostered which can influence a carers
expectations and reduce use of a service. This is countered by way of consciously encouraging a problem solving
approach. Beneficiaries.. persons with Downs Syndrome their families and carers in the Omagh District Council area.
Private benefit.. The committee is comprised of parents and carers of persons wilh Downs Syndrome and Iherefore
committee members benefit from outings and funclions organised by the group as enlire families are invited to allend.
This is an incidental unavoidable benefit as all persons with Downs syndrome must be supervised by a carer on
outings.
b.Direct benefit= Improved a¢￿ptance of persons with Downs Syndrome in places of work and recreation, reducing
discrimination and improving employability and access to services such as schools clubs elc. Evidence.- Anecdotal
evidence from carers and employers inform us how newspaper articles provoke positive comments from members of
the public. More of our members are attending main stream school than in the pasl. Harm.. By increasing knowledge
about leaming and physical disabilities that are associated with Downs Syndrome this may be interpreted in a
negalive way but the aim is to emphasise the positive aspects. Beneficiaries.. Persons wilh Downs Syndrome.
members of the public who may come inlo contacl with persons with Downs syndrome in place of work , in the
playpark . al school etc. Private benefit.. none.
c. Direct benefit.. relief of suffering , maximising each individuals polenlial to live an independent life, improved health
outcomes Evidence.. Minutes of monthly meetings record carer reports of improved communication, increased
physical awareness and activity. Scholarly articles from medical joumals support the use of inlervenlions such as aids
lo improve communication. Harm.. There is the potential for harm by injury when increasing physical exercise but the
benefils outweigh the risks. there is also the potential to increase stammering when there is increased focus on
speech development but Ihe benefits ouiweigh the risks Beneficiaries.'Members with Downs Syndrome Private
benefit: As committee members are all carers I parents they and l or their families may incidentally benefit from
services provided for the person with Downs Syndrome e.g. ipad apps and games lo aid communication. This is
incidental and necessary.
d.Direct benefit.. An organisalion or group whose aims are concordant with Omagh area Downs Syndrome support
group may be able to further these aims as a result of financial and moral support from our group e.g. the production
of a musical involving persons with a learning disability including Downs Syndrome will improve the social skills of the
participants
improve confidence and help lo develop communication skills Evidence.. Direct involvemenl of our
members an(J or carers mean that first hand accounls are available lo the group of the success or otherwise of the
sponsored activity. Also the group requests a report (written or verball to qLFalify how its conlribulion has been used.
Harm.-Potenlial for harm arising from this purpose is that direct control of monies is surrendered and money could be
misspent , however by asking for reports and attending the activities this polential is reduced. Privale benefit.. The
group has not knowingly sponsored any activity for private benefit and is satisfied that any monies donated have been
spenl in accordance with it.
Approved by the Board of Trustees on 30 January 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
David Mitchell
Trustee
Emma Kerrigan
Trustee

Omagh Area Downs Syndrome Support Group
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF OMAGH AREA DOWNS SYNDROME SUPPORT GROUP
I have examined the financial statements of the chariiy lor the financial year ended 31 March 2023, which comprise
the Financial Statements, Ihe Accounting Policies and the related notes.
This report is made solely to the charity's members, as a body, in accordance with the Charities Act (Northem Ireland}
2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might compile the financial slalements that I have been engaged to
compile. report to the Board of Trustees that I have done so, and stale those matters that I have agreed lo stale to
them in this report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume
responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity's members, as a body, for my work, or for this report.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the
requirements of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required
for this financial year under the Charilies Act (Northem Ireland) 2008 and that an independent examination is
required.
It is my responsibility to:
examine the financial statements under section 65 of the Charilies Acl-,
follow the procedures laid down by the general Directions given by Ihe Charity Commission for Northern Ireland
under section 65(9){bl of the Charities Act.. and
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examinerfs report
I have examined your charity financial statemenls as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and my
examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern
Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act. An examination includes a review of Ihe accounting records kept
by the charity and a comparison of the financial slatements presented with those records. 11 also includes
consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements and seeking explanations from the
trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be
required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fairf view
and the report is limited to those matters sel out in the statement below.
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention which gives me cause lo believe that in, any
material respect=
accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act
the financial slalemenls do not accord with those accounting records
there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Independent examiner's statement
I have no conceins and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention
sho
Id be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper underslanding of the financial statemenls to be reached.
MICHAE
DRUMM FCCA
30a Gortin Road
Omagh
Co Tyrone
BT79 7HX
Date: 30 January 2025

Omagh Area Downs Syndrome Support Group
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the financial year ended 31 March 2023
Unrestricted
Funds
2023
Total
Total
2023
2022
Notes
Receipts and Payments Account
Receipts
Voluntary Income
Donations
1,210
1,210
2,242
Total receipts
1,210
1,210
2,242
Payments
Charitsble activities:
Expenditure on charitable activites
330
330
32
Other payments:
3.283
3,283
788
Total payments
3.613
3,613
820
Net re¢eiptsl{paymentsl for the financial year
Balances broughl fO￿ard al 1 April 2022
{2,403}
22,028
{2,403)
22,028
1,422
20,606
Balances carried fonvard at 31 March 2023
19.625
19,625
22.028
ststement of Assets and Liabilities
Cash funds
Bank and cash
19.625
19,625
22,028
Approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 30 January 2025 and signed on its behalf by
David Mitchell
Trustee
Emma Kerrigan
Trustee
The notes on page 8 form part of the financial statements

Omagh Area Downs Syndrome Support Group
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the financial year ended 31 March 2023
GENERAL INFORMATION
Omagh Area Downs Syndrome Support Group is a charity incorporated in Northern Ireland. The registered
office of the charity is 1 Ashdale Court, Omagh, Co Tyrone BT79 7UP which is also the principal place of
busines5 of the charily The financial statements have been presented in Pound {£) which is also the functional
currency of the company.
ANALYSIS OF PAYMENTS AND RELATED INCOME FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Expenditure
Total
on charitable
activites
Total
2023
2023
2022
Charitable activities:
Direct and other payments
Costs
(330)
(3301
(321
SUPPORT PAYMENTS
Bank
charges
2023
Totsl
Total
2023
2022
Expenditure on charitable activites
330
330
32
RESERVES
2023
2022
At the beginning of the year
{Deficit)ISurplus for Ihe financial year
22,028
12,4031
20,606
1,422
At the end of the year
19,625
22,028
FUNDS
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BY FUND
Current
assets
Total
Unrestricted general funds
19.625
19,625
19,625
19.625
POST-BALANCE SHEET EVENTS
There have been no significant evenls affecting the Charity since the financial year-end.

OMAGH AREA DOWNS SYNDROME SUPPORT GROUP
SUPPLENqENTARY INFORMATION
RELATING TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

Omagh Area Downs Syndrome Support Group
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION RELATING TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Operating Statement
for the financial year ended 31 March 2023
2023
2022
Income
Donations
1,210
2,242
1,210
2,242
Expenses
Room hire
Aclivities
BBQ
Christmas paty
Legal and professional
Bank charges
General expenses
Charitable donations
200
288
1,040
1,160
83
47
45
750
51
537
32
200
3,613
820
Net Idefi¢it)Isurplus
12,403)
1,422
The supplementary infomiation does not form part of the financial statements
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