KENNEDY MEMORIAL TRUST Charity registered no 102330 Trustees, Report for January 2022 to December 2022 Purpose The purpose of the Trust is set out in a deed drawn up around 1911 whereby certain funds were set asid6 "for the relief of the poor in the parish of Holywood". These funds were used to purchase houses in the town. Over the years, these houses were sold for market value and monies invested with a leading Investment Company accustomed to managing funds on behalf of charities. The income produced Is deposited In an account with Danske Bank and distributed from time to time by the trustees in accordance with the objects of the Trust. The advent of the Welfare State addressed many or most of the needs of the community but there are still some who for various reasons fall through the net and who the Trust can asslst, provlded they belong to the local area. Activltles The maln activlty of the trustees is the distribution of our income and, where justifiable. a modest portion of our capital. We make no public appeals, nor do we expect any donations to augment our funds. Where we become aware of other larger charities with objects similar to ourselves. we support their work when they are reaching others In the locality of whom we were not aware. Sometlmes food vouchers from local shops or supermarkets can be discreetly given to families in hardship. Sometimes a programme of direct provision operated by a local church can be supported financially. Sometimes a food bank known to be used by local people can be supported in the same way. Achlevements The easing of restrictions imposed during the Covid-19 pandemic continued throughout 2022, but pressures on household budgets did not ease . if anything, rising inflation and fuel costs affected many to a greater extent than before. Nevertheless. the trustees were able to assist, directly or indirectly. Families struggling without household basics., Families of prisoners with presents at Christmas;
Individuals without the ability to manage their finances: Children at risk through innovative drugs awareness projects in local schools: and Elderly or housebound individuals with seasonal gifts and visits, Restrlctions No restrictions were imposed on those benefitting from whatever help the Trust could provide Harm The Irustees are not aware of any ham, or risk of harm, resulting from the operations of the Trust or the application of its funds. Publlc benefit The trustees have had regard to the public benefit guidance statements issued by CCNI in carrying out the purposes of the Trust. Address Parish Centre 71 Church Road Holywood Co Down BT18 9BX Trustees Gavin Pantridge Peter Toogood Robin S Wilson Signed on behalf of the Trustees this 261h day of October 2023 Peter Toogood