RURAL SUPPORT TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIREcfoRS' REPORT) FOR fHE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2Q24 The Trusiees preseni their ann¢Jal report and audited financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance wilh the accounting policie5 set out in noiè I to the linan¢ial siatèments and cornply with ihe charitys govemin9 document, the Companies Act 2006 and "Accounting Ind ReF>Ortin9 by Charitiès.. Statement ol Recommended Practice applicable to charities prepanng their accounts in accordance %ith the Financi41 Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 lettective l January 20191.. USTEES. RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT The TNstees ale respoftsible for prep4ring the Tfljstet's report and the fIn(la¢ statoments in accordance with Generally Accepted Accountin9 Practice in Ifeland incl¢Jdin9 the accounting 5tandard5 iSsu•d by the Accounting siandard5 8oard and published by Chartered Accountants Ireland. The TnJstees must not approve the financial statements unless they are Satisfied that they a tNe and lair view ol the state of affairs of the frust and ol the incoming resouices and application ol resr¢t¥ Including the income and expenditure, of the Trust lor ih•i period. IA prep•ring these financi•l statement4 the Trustes afe fequired to.. • select suitablt •¢¢ounting pollcies and then apply them consistently, * obserye the methods and principles in the Charitie5 SORP,. mak• judgements and •stimites that are r•asonabl* and pwdenL and. prepare the financial statement5 on th• going concern b1$ unless it Is inappropriate to piewme that the Tnjst will continu• in busin•ss. The Tnjstees are responsible for kèepin9 adequate accotsntin9 records that are sulficient to show and explain th• cha¢itabl• Trust's transacrions and dis¢1oSè Wlth reasonable accuracy 1¢ any tim• the financial PQSltion of the T51 and enable them to en5uie that the financial statefflents comply with curient ststutory quirèments. The Tnjstees a also responsible fgr safeguarding the assets ol the Trust and hence lor takin9 reasonable sleps lor the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. STRUCTURE GOVERNANCE ANO MANAGÉMÉNT Gov•rning Document Rural Support was initially established in Autumn 2001 10 help farmer5 and njral dwellers in Northern Ireland who were affeatd by the Severe cnsis in the agricultural industry at the timè. The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 1st 2002 and is regisiefed ès a tharity IN11025911. The company was established under a Momorandum of Assoclation and 15 governed Under its Artide5 of Association.
RURAL SUPPORT TRUSTEES. REPORT {INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Recrnitm•nt and Appointmeb)t ol the Chaflty Board The directors of the company are a150 ¢harity trtisiee5 lor the purposes Df chaiity law and are kn(Mn as members of ihe Rural Support Board. The Rural Support Board has 13 mernbers (who meet bi-rnonthlyl, reprèsènting a lange ol ielevant experiencelskillsets. includin9 farmtr current or former members of YFCV. repre5entst¢ve5 from the business community. communitylvolunlary sector rtpresentatives and a health 5erto¢ pffjlessional. Trus1•• Induction •nd Trilnlng Twsiee$ are provided with induclion and training when they join the Board and are provided with goIng tratning throu9hout each ytar to promote best practtce and to support them in their roles R5ik M•nagem•nt The Rural Support Board has conducted a review of the major risks to which the charity is exposed. A risk 1ty15ter has been established and is updated at least annually. where appropriate. systerns Of piocedures have been e5¢ab1$5hed io mitigate the risks the charity faces. Signifi¢•nt •xt¢rnJl risks io fvndin9 have led to the d•v•lopment of • strategic plan vthich will ollow lor the dlvrsifitation ol lunding and activities. Internal control risks are minimised by the implemtntaiion of procedures lor authcrisation ol all transadions and projects. These procedures are periodi¢ally rewewed to ensure that they coniinue to meèt thè needs of the charity. Ory•nl¥don•l Stru¢wM The curnent stalflng Slwctufe of Rural Support include5 the followlng rdes.. Chief Executive IFull-timel maeting Cornmunications Co-ordinator (Full-timèl Volunteei and Human R?source5 Co.OrdinJtor IFull-tim•l Therapy Sefvi¢es Co-OrdinatOf13 d8ys/weekl e8d of Finance160%/FTEI. Finance and Executive Ctrordinator (Full-timel Head of Development and Strategic Engagement (Full-timel ead ol Faim Support (Full-timel Farm Support Co-Oidina*or Icftsis 4 dayslweekl Farm Support Co-ordinator (Proaaive Plogiammes: Part-timel Farm Ssjpport Co-ordinator (Proactive Programme5.' Full-timel Farm Support Co-ordinator (Proactive Progiornme5.' Fvll-timel Head of Social Farming and Innovation IFull.timel 2 x Social Faiming Svpport Co-ordinator IFull-timel Plovgh On Project Co-ordinator IFull.timel Project Officer (Full-timel Rural Support also has a ream ot 24 Fami Business Mentors who work on vaiiou5 projects surrounding iarm business planning and rural stress to include dealing Wlth financeldebvtechnical issu•$ and succession. Through one-to-one mentoiing sessions they help lam)•rs look at their options and support them io m&e Tealisiic plans lor the luture of the lam business.
RURAL SUPPORT TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR fHE Y£4R EIVDED 31 MARCH 2024 They also support fameis and larming fami membets through a r3n9e of pro-active business and mental health awaren•ss training pro9ramme5 in the form ol woikshops •nd seminars that tske plaie tlyoughout the year. There are also J number ol Counselling MenioTS and mental health specialists who work alongside thé Farm 8usiness mentofs to provide professional therapeutlc SUPPOrt fof farmers and larrning families who are in crisis and this has si9nificantty improved out¢omes for those supported and iheir f4rrn bvsiness. At present Rural Support ha5 approximately 35 volunteers who 9ive their time, knledge, expertise and experience to the or9anisalion. They undertake Support Line cover, wofkllife balance guidance. promotio and outr¢arh as and when required. Rural Support continuolly evaluates its Support tine hou to meet demand. The existin9 v¢luni•w l•vels •f• 4dequate and this is ieviewed on a regular basis thoughout th• ye•r. 8JECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Rural Support's Vision is ol 8 vibranL healthy, and resillént lamiing community in North•rn Ireld. Its mission is to provide prof*ssion•l Jnd pr4ctical 5UPPQrt tg larrne farm fjmllles and fom business•s throughout Northem Irelind. It aims to do this through.. improving the health ind wellbeing ol larmefs and lam) lamily member5', helping build resAient faim businesses that ale •daptablt to ongoing change ond thallengel Promoting socially inclusive services that the faiming community can deliver for people in fteed of additional suppo¢ and. bein9 a strong adv¢xate and champion lor the farnNn9 community by contrtbuting to a fobust evidence base which helps Inform hjture poliry deci5i9n5. In pursLting the or9anisation's objectives, Rural Support follow the rategIC aims as outlined bebw which have been developed as part ol the 2021-2024 strategy..
RURAL SUPPORT TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) (CONTINUEO) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 trntegl¢ Aim 1 e connecl wth all farming lamlies in need and Prod up to date art Jdily 4vailable asSiSt•nce •nd resources relating to health and wellbein larn bu5ine5% and per50nal and fvture plannin9 lor all famiin9 larnilte and farm lamity members throu9h auf seM(e pro9ramrne5, networks.an the online hub. iih Social Farmin9 Jt its Core, Rural Support has a relevant and irnpacrfu sorMI innovafvon function, providing tangible and practical solution hrough a ran9e ol projects and seThices in support ol those rn vvlnerable in our wr•1 commvnities particularly older people and th05 ho experience loneliness and isolèt¢on artd/or afe socially and/0 economicall -di5a4anta develop ènd grow ovr expert t••np of aff, volunteers, ard mnto ho lead from the front using peon-(en¢[l(l c04chin9 and mèntoring, t provide support to farmers and all mèmbers of Our laming families during limes of crisis.. in planning lor successful larm businesses and, in evelo Stro mental and h Ical resilience, for n¢)w and the fiJture. e have in place a networklng Strategy, lo borh develop existing and create new colljborations, with those ¢n the public and Pfivate sectors e can work 10geiher to provide meaninghjl and pragmatic support lo lafrnin lamilies and thèir busine55és. and rural communities. e focus on helping famiers and lamin9 families to bulld re&llénce a onal confidence in engaging with other agencies who could assis them in bvildin9 more 5ucces5fv1 businesses essentially helping to brid9 the gap that currently exists bet4¥een the 5trvices th•t ir• ailable in the iake-up of services by those who could benehi but are rduaani articipate. e create • prolèsslonal •nd 4All• business operaiion vihi¢h will inCoorate J well-structvred and motivoted management tearn. mentor% and volunteers undeipinned by appropriate HR development and managemeni proces& trnt•glc Alm 2 Strit•glc Alni 3 Stra¢•gl¢'Alm 4 Strat•gi¢.Alm S Strat•9lc Aiffl 6. tr•tsgic Aim 7 e implemenr appmpnat• systems to produce timety infarn7adon and ensu professional financial, go¥emance and internal controls which will be ieviewed independenlty on an annual basis. We wil also implèmen¢ appropriate inlorm•tion and data mana9ement 5ysiems t ort our work with communitie& rtner& and lunders.
RURAL SUPPORT TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORD {CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR EIVDED 31 MARCH 2024 PUBLIC BENEFIT STATEMENT The Trustees ol Rural Support confirm that they have ¢ompliÈd with thèir duty under section 4161 of the Charilies Ad (Northem Ireland) 2008 10 have regard to the Chaiity Comm15sion for Northern Irel•nd's 9uidance on public benefit and that the public benefit fequirement has infoim8d the artiviti•s ol charty in the year ended 31 March 2024. ACHIEVEMENTS ANO PERFORMANCE 201312024 Rural Support is a reglslered (haiity and a company limited by guarantee. It operates across Nonhern Ireland Irom a base in Cookstown, Co Tyrone Nonhem Irel•nd. It has • small staft ieam of 18 and is mJn•g•d by • voluntary Bojrd of rtpreseniatives with 4gri¢ultur•l ond rural intirests. The organisation's main area5 01 charitable activity and seThi¢es tnclude.. Provision ol a Support Line service for iural dwellers between 09.(X)am and 09.QOpm, Mon-Fii.' Provision ol coniacr inlormalion andlor connecting callers to appropriate supporL Pfovision ol business, finance, technical and co¢Jnselling mentorin9 and ongoing suppor( PfOVt5ion ol ifainin9 pro9rimmes to develop resilience and knowledge lor those workin9 in the agrisKtor. Provision ol the Social Farmin9 Support Service fof Northern lieland and various social innovation projects and activities 10 support the most vulnefable members ol the rurnl community. Vndoubtedty. times are very challenging in the agfiplood sector. with woNies ab)ut ftsing input ¢osts bnd concerns of lood security impaaing si9niftcantly on the larmer and the faiming farnily. In April 2021, to increase the organisation's ability lo respond to ihe5e concerns and other market pressures on the ct¢r, Rural Support launched an imbilioLS nvw stratègy 'Rvisionin9 Rural'support lor a Stronger Future - 2021 to 2024. which provides capacity lor wider ranging, more holi5tiC 5UPPOrt to farmery Jcross the age spectrum - direcily ènga9in9 *ith famer5 and farm businesses before they leach ¢risis sta9è. Now in the 3rd year of this nèw approoch Rural Support has moved from a reactive position ol support provision lo providing a suiie of proactiv• prograrnmes and seNice5 dedicated to improving the health ol both fam business and members of the fam) family. The focus Is on empowerin9 farmers and farm lamilies io plan èheid for their bus¢ness Ind personal health and wellbein9.' become more resilient in times of difficulty, and know how to get most apwopriate 5UPPOrt and from where. While farmeis, f•milies and rural communith'es face on90ing and often unpfodict8ble challen9e5. Rur41 Support remains steadfast ift its commitrnent to serving those who need 5VPPOrt an¢J assIance. At the end of the 3rd year ol its cuireni strategy, Rural Support's team has surpassed the ambilious Kpls set by the board and are in a strong position to lulfil the strate9y's objeaives.
RURAL SUPPORT TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIREcfoRS' REPORT) (CONTINUED} FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 HOW HAVE WE MADE A OIFFERENCE7 During the 2023124 financial year a number ot key oulcome5 have been achieved by the Chafity supportin9 our larrners and famiing families to build resilience. Support Line calls and 98 relerra15 Irom the wider Agri-sector. 136 indiv*duals rècèivéd 1.1 support through the Public Health Agen<y mentorin9 PIO9famme several of these cases required input Ifom More than I mentor, complex cases to include finjnce, succession, TB closure, family disputes el¢. Through the Farrn 8u5iness S¢Jsiait)•bility Programme delivered through CAFRE'5 Farm Famity Key Skills programmè some 37 families ea<h ieceived up 10 20 hours ol 1-1 menioring supporL completed 5 farrn business locvseLI workshops and enjoyed Workshop 6 Whe they could choose to Jitend several workshops on the one day to includè - Managing Farm Finances, Cafbon on Your Farm. R#newabl• Energy. Su5t•inatyle Farming, Oiv•r5ification. Multispeci•5 Sw•rds and Successio Planning. The day concluded with a panel discussion to include Dav¢d Bfown IUFU PledentI, P•ul McHernry ICAFREI, Bairy Ca51in ffea9ascl and Graham Cooke (Rural Support Meniofl. Thanks to suppofl Irtsm ihe NFU Mutuol Chdritable Trust, 112 farmers completed workshops on yirious subjects to include Svcce55ion Pl3nnin9 and Preparing FOT Faim In5pertions. CAFAE Coping with The Pressures ol Farming - 216 indsviduals across 1S locations received this training which was the 3rd year ol the prograrnme which has now finished. CAFRÉ Making Tam Di9ltal at the si•rt ol the year 290 farmers. Boots on The Ground menral health Jw¥reness training lor the J9rO.indu5try - 223 Agri sKtar w0er5 (Ulster 8ank, DAEAA Vet5, NIFCC, Chestnutt Animal Feeds. Fane Valley, UFUI. Royal Courstryside Fund Resilience Prograrnme 34 families in two locations Se5kinore Jnd Dun9iven with successlul Study Tovr to Scorjand under guidance ol David Kelley from Kilt Consulting, Life 8eyond bereavement and loss support service5 - sirpport provided to 48 indivtdu•ls and over SOO people either attended the Celebration event in The Glenavon or watched online to remernber OLtr loved ones, Reviving Rurèl - ¢oun5ellin9 and iherapy support SeIce5 pr¢Ided support to 50 clients. SOCIAL FARMING.. AN ESSENTIAL SEAWCE Social Farming is an tnnovativt use of agrictsltur• to promote therapy, r•habilitation, social inclloslon, education and social seryices in wuril areas. There are multiple benefits from Social Farming for b¢)ih the indmdvals Involved and the wral economy. Rural Support delivers ihe Social Farming Support servi lof Northern Ireland, supporting latmers delivering Social Farmin9 and promoting the s•rvi<e for those who Could benefit Irom participation, leading it5 development here. Key achievements= Odivery support Ongoing support to 14 farms deliverin9. New delivery estsblished on I farm.. Jigsaw. Social Faming Standard5 7 farms awarded Standards badge. Promotion Social Farming stand in Horticulture Pavilion at Balmoral Show. May 2023. Social Famin9 Awareness Week, Odober 2022. social Farming in Nl.. Future Focus Conference.
RURAL SUPPORT TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Training Keeping Children and Adults Sale and Emergency First Aid at work training arranged by Rural Suppon, both in March 2024. Induction training delivered by Rural Support, Maich 2024. SUPPORTING OLDER AND ISOLATED FARMERS ANO FARMING FAMILY MEM8ERS In 2023124 Rural Stsppon continued its support pro9rammes tor dder and isolated farmers and larming family memr5, Across the Hedgerow - a telephone befriending seFvice for older or vulnerable, and/or isolated people from the larmin9 community which maichts them with a person from ihe a91communitY to providè connt¢tion •nd support. During this year 16 Ilients receiving ulls from 13 volunteérs. Plough On for older and i501ard farmer% 19ed 65. aims to tackle rural isol•tion and increase soci41 opportunitie5 lor older farmers. The Plough On project provides a tangible and practical way tQ 5UPPOrt those older farmer5 and bring them togethei with likrn1nded people. helping them to develop new nkS and knowledge. The locus is on improvin9 health and wellbein9 thfough social inclusiorK encouiag1rt9 individuals io get and stay well boih physically and emoliollY it a150 provides re5piie to fam)ing families, shann9 (he load in sUPPOrting ouf older lafmin9 community. Durin9 this year suppart has been provided for ongoing Cohort I delivery 10 7 groups and included a v¢sit to Stormont to fflark Ag Mental Health Week. SHINING A LIGHT ON HEALTH AND WELL8EING P#rt of the Rural Support's slr•tegic approach is to embed new thinking in how f•rmers and fafmlng ljmiltes view the importance of physical and mental well-being and to remove any remaining stlgma around ihe developmènt and management ol overall health. The organtsation focuses on communicatin9 POSIti health me5Sa9in9 and providin9 pratrlital way5 to help improve health - both physical and mental and incorporates this into all its prograrnmes as an inte9r41 port of developing, 9rowing, and sustaining a successlul farm business, Collaborative work is an essential element of destigmatising iUeS afound menial and indeed physical heJlih 9iven that these are interlinked with ea<h her. The RevNing Rural projecr IApril 2022 - March 20241 continued in-year and included includes campaigns and toolkit development io entourage self-help and development ol positive behaviour5 amLtrnd thoices relating to rnenial and emotional health. Key achievement&
RURAL SUPPORT TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIREcfoRS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR fHE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Delivery of four digital campaigns.. Work Life 8alance for Young People.. f ating Well for Women and Young People,. rackling londiness and Isolaiion IDr Women., Importance of Sleep lor Youn9 People L••rnin9 & Development Support., Produdion Qf 4 r¢sour¢t video Oealing wilh stress Dealin9 Wlth.vnhelphJl thoughts Emoiional wellness in agriculture Women in agricultvre The Northern Ireland Rurnl Health F0m, coordinated by Roral Support, brings togethef kty de(ision mJkers in •griculiuff, publi¢, volunt4ry, 9overnmenf and related commercial vr9anisations to help influence public opinion and ensure the appropriate Fncorporaiion of mental and physical health needs in nJral communities - particularly for farming families into strategy and policy development. As well as R¢Jral Support membrs ol the Forvm Steerlng Grcvp Include VFU., MFU Mulual.. Unlted Fe¢ds,' Chesinutt Animal Feed5 Ltd,. Moy Park. Ulsier Bank,. Danske Bank. YFCU,. HSENI.. Northern Health and Social Care TrusL Fam Farnity Health Check5 Programme., Rural GPS VetNI,' ABP Food Group., Healihy Uving Cwiie Alli•nc•,' PHA. and Mindwi Kèy achlev•m•nts: Nl Agri.Rural Health FonJm.' Steerirq group meetings during 2023124 locus on Fonjm messaging and •ngag•menf,' events held., Webinar for health professionals 'Whai are the b•Niers Ind solutions in prowding health and soc41 care to lafming families7. In-person events lor farmers 'You •nd Yosjr Farm Ousintss Thiiwng Togethe KEY PARTNERSHIPS AND OUTRÉACH Aural Support'5 5tratgy fotuses on buildin9 relationships with the f•rming community from youn9 pople right thiough to older larmer5 and encompasses the whole farm family. li also focuses on increasin9 collabofation with key stakeholders tp help deliver Ouf objectives and on helping those stakeholders better reach the larming community in order to deliver their5. In 2023124 the charity continued to locus on working with 49ri-StJkeholdefS Js well as more widely wth the public and prTrvate sector. DLe to this incieased engagement with ihe agri sertor we have seen a significant increase in clients being referred through third parties. This ieflect5 the work being done on the ground through outreach arnd other sUPPOrt pro9iamrnes and our relationship with farmer.facing employees ol companies wothing with our client basè throtsgh Boots on the Gfound trainin9. Securing referrèls rhrou9h this pathway helps reach Ibrm*rs and farming families who would rtot ordinarily contact a Support or Helpline directly. Ovevall, RLtral Support has reached over 24,000 beneficiaiies through its prograrnmes and seMce5 Lajring the year and reached countlpss others through its outreach. Communications, and marketing activiiies. We engaged with approximatety 1037 individuals through our outreach and information sessions. And in addition to this there were over 75.000 vi51ts to the Nl Farm Support Hub resource plattorrn which lajnched in September.
RURAL SUPPORT TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Aural Support lE•tur in 260 newspaper anicle5 this year and in I I BBC radio inlervie4¥S. It a150 held special event on International Women's Oay event at Chestnutt's Fami on the North Coast which 9atheod together women in agriculture. PLANS FI)R THE FUTURE On refle(lion ol the haid I%rk and commitment of staff, volunteeo Jnd board mmbers over the last year, 4nd despite the challenges presented thanks to èn ever-rhanging exltmal environm¢nL Rur•l Support provide5 a unique and value lor money service that is vital loi rural cornmunities and delivers foi its community and hJnden.Reachin9 individuals in isol•ted ruial areas who need support is by no means Straighrforward. However, Rural Support h•$ proven that through its innovative approach and its oulRach and volunteer programmes, support can be channelled to those sn need at time ol need. ke most tharities the main challen9• we fate is securin9 suffioent fvndin9 to meet demand and bep the ability to respond to those in need without delay or wailing list5. Goin9 into 2024125 Rural Support will continue to prolessionalise its fvndraising effort5 and secure the additional funding needed ¢0 ce lon9- term sustainability for the or9anisaiiDn. Ne9latiOnS are ongoin9 With OAERA to e5tsblish a thretryear fvnding pl•iform. Financl•l fe¥lew For the year ended 31 March 2024 Rural Support has feceived £903,819 01 income throughout the year and had totsl expenditure of £937.328 resulting in a net deficit 01 £33,509. At 31 March 2024 Rural Support had total rese¢ves 01 £228.868 of whlch £230,490 •r• Unreilded r•s•rv•5 nd a nei deficit of £1,622 of restritted reserves. Fundlng Sour<•& The organisation cvrrentty iecetves support from the Tackling Rural party and Social Isolation rrRPSII Programme in the D+rtment ol Agriculiure, Environrnent and Rural Affaiis IDAEAAI, the Public Health Agency and donation5 from National Farrner5 Union INFUI Mutual Charitable Tryst. It also carries out fundrabssng activiries to generatt other income and currently has a nurnber of donations and fvnding from other sources including National Lottery Community Fund., It)è Departmeftt ol Health Mental Health Fund through the Cornmynity Furtd lor Northern Ireland and Ihe Arrs Council ol Northem Ireland IACNII. It a150 receives donations from the general public. R•s•ry Pollry Rural Support aims to have 5vfficient funds equal to the value 01 Six months of core costs. Currently the organisation has rèseNed more th8rn six months. An amb*tious programme ol fundraising was launched in 2022123 and work ¢ontinues to roll out in relation to thls area with resoLtrces being dedicated to this effort incl¢Jding creating a dedicated unit lo manage it - to help ensure ieseffts are kept at an appropriate level and that cole funding is underpinned by sufflcient income to ensure tsperatiortral efficiency and effectlveness.
RURAL SUPPORT TRUSTEES. REPORT {INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Structure. governance and management The TNslet% who are also the directoffs lor the purpose ol company Iw. and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the linanclèl statements were.. Mr Peter 8¢)yle Ms Gemma Daly Ms Jennilei Hathes Mr Derek Lough Mr Daniel McAtamney Ms Claire Saunders Mr James Speers Mr lan Stevenson Mr Victor Chestnutt Ms Zil• M¢N•ugher Mr Robin Irvine r Peter Aleyander Mr G¢rry Doran Ms Gill Gallagher Ms Lwren Vance Mr O•mi•n Tumelty {Resigned 29 October 20241 IAe5igned 29 Ottober 20241 IResigned 29 Ortober 20241 (Resigned 19 S#ptembei 20231 IA•signed 29 Ortober 20241 {Appointed 19 5eplember 20231 (Appointed 29 Ortobef 20241 {Appointed 29 October 20241 (Appointed 29 Ortober 2024} (Appointed 29 Octobef 20241 Audttor Disclosur¢ ol inlomiation to 4udStor E•ch ol the TnJ5tees has ¢onflmied th•t ther• Is no information of which they are •ware whith is rtlevani to the audit. bul ol whi¢h the •udil¢r 15 unaware, They have funher confirrned that they ha¥e tsken appropriate steps to identify such relevant tnforniaiion and to e5tabli5h that the auditor is aware ol such informal¢on. The Trustees. report •pproved by the Board ol Tru5tee5. , 4'kn'L'IA'KtV¥- Mr lan St•vgnson Trustee 10.