Charity Number: 102163
Omagh Area Downs Syndrome Support Group
Annual Report and Unaudited Financial Statements
for the financial year ended 31 March 2024

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
Annemarie Grimes
Maighread Goodwin
Thelma Falls
Emma Kerrigan
Charity Number in Northern Ireland
102163
Principal Address
1 Ashdale Court
Omagh
Co Tyrone
BT79 7UP
Independent Examiner
Michael Drumrn 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 2024
The trustees present their Trustees, Report and the unaudited financial statements for the financial year ended 31
March 2024.
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 the 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 trustees.
In this report the trustees of Omagh Area Downs Syndrome Support Group present a summary of its purpose,
governance, aclivities. achievements and finances for the financial year 31 March 2024.
The charity is a registered charity and hence the report and results are presented in a fom which complies wilh the
requirements of the Charilies Act {Northern Ireland) 2008 and. although not obliged to comply wilh the Statement of
Recommended Practice for Smaller Enlilies (the FRSSE) {effective 1 January 2015}, the organisalion has
implemented its recommendations where relevant in these financial statements.
Mission, Objectives and Strategy
Misslon 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 full polential, 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 the needs of beneficiaries by providing setwices, help, facilities, opportunities for treatment &
education to maximise participation in society to 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 served during Ihe 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 activities.
These meetings are minuted. All cheques are signed by Iwo 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 basi5.
During the year we have the following activities and events:
Talk from two Speech Therapists,.
Rhymes & Songs for two Saturday momings in June.,
Our annual BBQ and fun day was held at the end of July at Baronscourt Estate.,
Balanceability programme for 6 weeks to learn our young ones to ride bicy¢les-,
Our annual Chrislmas lunch for parentslcarers and siblings with Santa was held at Ihe The Mellon Country Inn.,
Speech assessments were provided for our children with parents sharing the cost.

Omagh Area Downs Syndrome Support Group
TRUSTEES, REPORT
for the financial year ended 31 March 2024
Financial Review
See annual report on income and expenditure. Finances and fund raising continue to be reviewed regularly.
Results and Dividends
Al the end of the financial year the charity has assets of £16,251 {2023 - £19,625) and liabilities of £0.00 12023
£0.00). The nel assets of the charity have decreased by £(3,374).
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 ststement
a.Reduced stress and anxiety, increased confidence in coping with typical problems. raising expectations and
therefore helping persons with Downs Syndrome reach their full potential, relieving suffering from medical problems
by sharing infomiation. Evidence: Minutes of monthly meelings which record experiences of carers . how they value
the support from other members and also how they { the carers) have acted on Ihe advice from olher carers wilh
positive outcomes. Harm.. The possible harm is that a 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 Dislricl Council area.
Private benefit.. The committee is comprised of parents and carers of persons with Downs Syndrome and therefore
committee members benefit from outings and functions organised by the group as entire families are invited to attend.
This is an incidental unavoidable benefit as all persons with Downs syndrome must be supetvised by a carer on
outings.
b.Direcl benefit.. Improved acceptance of persons with Downs Syndrome in places of work and recreation, reducing
discrimination and improving employability and access to services such as schools clubs etc. 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 past. Harm.. By increasing knowledge
about learning and physical disabilities that are associated wilh Downs Syndrome this may be interpreted in a
negative way bul the aim is to emphasise Ihe positive aspects. Beneficiaries.. Persons with Downs Syndrome.
members of the public who may come into contact with persons wilh Downs syndrome in place of work , in the
playpark , at school elc. Private benefit: none.
c. Diiecl benefit- relief of suffering . maximising each individuals potential to live an independent life, improved health
outcomes Evidence= Minutes of monthly meelings record carer reports of improved communication. increased
physical awareness and activity. Scholarly articles from medical journals support the use of interventions such as aids
to improve communication. Harm.. There is the potential for harm by injury when increasing physical exercise but the
benefits outweigh the risks. there is also the potential to increase stammering when there is increased locus on
speech development but the benefils oulweigh Ihe 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 to aid communication. This is
incidental and necessary.
d.Direcl benefit.. An organisation 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 5UPPOrt 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 to develop communication skills Evidence.. Direct involvement of our
members and or carers mean that first hand accounts are available to Ihe group of Ihe success or othetwise of the
sponsored activity. Also the group requests a report (written or verbal} to qualify how its contribution 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 potential is reduced. Private benefit-. The
group has not knowingly sponsored any activity for private benefit and is salisfied that any monies donated have been
spent in accordance with it.
Approved by the Board of Trustees on 30 January 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
avid 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 charity for the financial year ended 31 March 2024. which comprise
the Financial Statements, the 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 (Northern Ireland)
2008. My work has been undertaken so Ihal I might compile the financial statements that I have been engaged to
compile, report lo the Board of Trustees that I have done so, and slate those matters Ihal I have agreed lo stale to
them in this report and for no other purpose. To the fullesl extent pemitted by law, I do nol accept or assume
responsibility to anyone olher than the charity and the charily'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 Charities Act {Northern Ireland) 2008 and that an independent examination is
required.
It is my responsibility to..
examine the financial statements under section 65 of the Charities Act.,
follow the procedures laid down by the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland
under section 65(9}(b) of the Charities Act., and
stale whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
I have examined your charity financial statements as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and my
examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Chaiily Commission for Northern
Ireland under section 65{9}(b) of the Charilies Acl. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept
by the charity and a comparison of the financial statements presented with those records. It also includes
consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements and seeking explanations from the
trustees concerning any such mallers. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence Ihal would be
required in an audil 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 set out in the slatemenl below.
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention which gives me cause to believe Ihat in. any
material respect..
accounting records were not kept in accordance wilh seclion 63 of the Charities Act
the financial statements do not accord with those accounting records
there is further information needed foi a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Independent examiner's statement
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention
shoul
be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of Ihe financial statements lo be reached.
MICHAEL 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 2024
Unrestricted
Funds
2024
Total
Total
2024
2023
Notes
Receipts and Payments Account
Receipts
Voluntary Income
Donations
1,955
1,955
1,210
Total receipts
1,955
1.955
1.210
Payments
Charitable activities:
Expenditure on charitable activites
5,329
5,329
330
Other payments:
3.283
Total payments
5.329
5,329
3,613
Net re¢eiptsl{paymentsl for the financial year
Balances brought fO￿ard at 1 April 2023
(3,3741
19.625
13,3741
19.625
(2,4031
22,028
Balances carried forward at 31 March 2024
16.251
16.251
19,625
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
Cash funds
Bank and cash
16,251
16,251
19,625
Approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 30 January 2025 and signed on its behalf by
David Mitchell
Trustee
Emrna Kerrigan
Trustee
The notes on page 8 form part of the linancial statements

Omagh Area Downs Syndrome Support Group
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the financial year ended 31 March 2024
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
business of the charity The financial slatemenls have been presented in Pound (£1 which is also the functional
currency of the company.
ANALYSIS OF PAYMENTS AND RELATED INCOME FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Expenditure
Total
on charitable
activites
2024
Total
2024
2023
Charitable activities:
Direct and other payments
Costs
(5,329)
15,329)
(3301
SUPPORT PAYMENTS
Bank
charges
2024
Total
Total
2024
2023
Expenditure on charitable activites
52
52
330
RESERVES
2024
2023
At the beginning of the year
Deficit for the financial year
19,625
(3.374)
22,028
{2.403)
Al the end of the year
16,251
19.625
FUNDS
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BY FUND
Current
assets
Total
Unrestricted general funds
16.251
16,251
16.251
16.251
POST-BALANCE SHEET EVENTS
There have been no significant events affecting the Charity since the financial year-end.

OMAGH AREA DOWNS SYNDROME SUPPORT GROUP
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
RELATING TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Omagh Area Downs Syndrome Support Group
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION RELATING TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Operating Statement
for the financial year ended 31 March 2024
2024
2023
Income
Donations
1,955
1,210
1,955
1,210
Expenses
Room hire
Activities
BBQ
Christmas party
Legal and professional
Bank charges
General expenses
Charitable donations
350
2,510
1.100
1,220
97
52
200
288
1.040
1,160
83
47
45
750
5,329
3,613
Net deficit
(3.374>
{2,403)
The supplementary information does not form part of the financial slatements
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