Dromara Local History Group NIC102673 Trustees Annual Report and Financial Statements September 2022 - August 2023 Contsct Details: Mr Herbie Chambers, 29 Stewart's Road, Dromara, Dromore BT25 2AN Email: ohnherbertchambers Telephone: 0044 7771804 293 mail.com Trustaes Mr Vaughan Byrne Mr Eddie Doyle Mrs Sandra Byrne Mr Martin Ball Mr Herbie Chambers Principal Office Bearers Chairman: Mrvaughan Byrne Secretary: Mr Herbie Chambers Treasurer: Mrs Sandra Byrne Independent Examiner Mrs Nicola Patterson, Institute of Accounting Technicians Ireland Governing Document: Dromara Local History Group's governing document is its Constitution, which was adopted by members on 27 October 2014 with amendments agreed in November 2021. The Group's primary objectives are as follows.. To study and encourage public interest in the folklore, archaeology and antiquities of the region and, in particular, townlands in the Dromara area., To study its history and heritage; To work with others to secure the preservation and protection of its history; and To collect and disseminate information on its history. Membership of the Group is open to anyone with an interest in local history and who is supportive of the Group's objectives. The Group is funded mainly through membership fees and voluntary contributions with applications made from time to time to Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council for grants for specific events Public Benefit: In completing this Annual Report, the Trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's statutory guidan on the public benefit requirement. Dromara Local History Group meets the public benefit requirement by
providing opportunities for all sections of the community to learn about the history and environment of Dromara and adjant areas, thereby increasing their knowledge of the district and their understanding of past events as well as encouraging a greater appreciation of local history. The purpose does not lead to hami and there are no private benefits for the Trustees. The beneficiaries include anyone with an interest in local history with particular regard to Dromara and the surrounding area. The benefits are demonstrated through attendance at meetings and feedback from participants. Activities: The following activities and events took place during the period of this report. Dats October 2022 eaker George Patton Sub'ect Burke and Haire: the infamous grave robbers November 2022 Michael Fryer N Ireland War Memorial Museum The 2nd World War in Northern Ireland December 2022 Doreen McBride "We just got on with itl" Life in World War 2 History of Magherahamlet Presbyterian Church January 2023 Dr Robert Whan February 2023 March 2023 Aidan Campbell John Moore Big Houses of East Belfast Glentoran Football Club April 2023 May 2023 Trevor Martin Five Local Lives Simon Walker The Plantation of Ulster This event included a 'Hog Roast" celebration supported by a grant from Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council King's Coronation Grant. Plans were also made for the annual Group outing which took place on 16th September 2023 to the Ulster American Folk Park and the Abington Collection. Trustee's Responsibilities This report and the accompanying accounts were approved by the Trustees at meeting held on 11th June 2024 Signed and dated on behalf of the Trustees by: C//rn Rm f>7KI // 20 2•-