COALISLAND LEARN AND LEISURE ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL REPORT OF ACTIVITIES
I. APRIL 2022 31st MARCH2023
PURPOSES
The Association was established to promote to the benefit of the Inhabltants of Coalisland
and its environs (hereinafter descrlbed as 'the area of benefit) wlthout dlstinction of age,
sex, race, polltlcal, religlous, or other opinions, by associating with statutory authorities and
voluntary organisations in a common effort to provide facilities where people can meet to
sociallse and learn in a recreational setting with the object of improving the life of the said
inhabltants.
Public Benefits
Under our Purposes: Coalisland Learn and Lelsure Association provldes a varlety of craft
classes involving sewing, knitting and crochet. Currently we provlde two classes a week
ranging from crochet and patchwork to knltting and dressmaklng. All classes are supervlsed
by competent and suitably quallfied tutors so that particlpants can improve their skills.
Included in each session Is time for refreshments and chat.The Assoclation also engages with
a number of otherAgencies who provlde speakers on topics such as home safety, health and
wellbeing, looking after oneself and entltlements avallable. We also have an exhlbitlon of
the best of our work every year to give the public an opportunity to see the crafts and
maybe loln us. We also try to arrange outings/trips each year.
Beneficiaries
The Charitvs beneficiaries are prlmarily older/retlred people livlng In and around the
Coalisland area of Mld-ulster Dlstrict.
Activities
The year we have tried to re gather our members to classes, as many of those are older,
there is a certain hesitancy and neNousness In re-jolnlng In group activities. We encourage
them to drop in for a cuppa and chat If they don't want to stay forthe class. We ensure
members feel comfortable if they wish to wear a mask or socially distance. It was declded bv
the committee and trustees we would meet any shortfall for expenses (wages and rent) from
our comfortable bank balance for this financial year. The committee and the trustees
decided at meeting on the 22nd of September we would look into opening an account wlth
Coalisland Credlt Unlon. We were havlng difficulty getting answers to some queries from
Santander. You had to contact them by phone, ratherthan a local branch, this involved
hanging on the telephone for on at least two occasions for over two hours. The Credit Unlon
appealed to us because you had actual person to person contact. We moved to a Credit
Union Account in October and find it very satisfrdctory. We had a very enjoyable Christmas

Lunch In the Glenavon Hotel. We continued our personal knitting and sewffing projects as well
as work for various Charities, includlng Premature Baby Unit of CHU, Marle Curle, Chrlstlan
Ald and blankets for Nursing Homes. Unfortunately at the end of February we were
saddened by the death of our esteemed member and chalr Yvonne O'Neill. Yvonne had been
a founder member and fully committed, hardworklng memberfor the last forty years. May
she rest In peace.
FINANCIAL REVIEW AT THE END OF YEAR: The Association continues to operate for
the local communlty.
OUTSTANDING DEBTS AND LIABILITIES: There are no outstanding debts or liabilities.
RESERVES POLICY: A small reserve of money Is retained in the group's account to ensure
we can continue to operate.
FUNDS IN MATERIAL DEFICIT AND STEPS TAKEN TO MITIGATE: There were no
funds In material deflcit. No mitigation required.
FUNDS HELD BY THE CHARITY AS A CUSTODIAN TRUSTEES: None N/A
RESTRICTIONS ON WHO CAN BENEFIT: There are none
PUBLIC BENEFIT: The direct benefits which flow from our purposes include: improved
soclallslng and networking skills, improved health and wellbelng,Improved ability and
confidence In new skllls In craftwork.
PRIVATE BENEFIT: There Is no private benefit to any individual.
HARM: No harm has occurred.
SERIOUS INCIDENT REPORTING.. There are no serlous Incldents to report.
VUNERABLE BENEFICIARIES: Approprlate procedures and policies are In place
STATEM ENT OF COMPLIANCE: The trustees have complledwlth thelr dutyto have regard
to the Charity Commission Nl's Public Benefit Guldance when exerclsing powers or duties to
whlch the guidance is relevant.
SIGNED.........
. Chal
rson of'Trustees. Date....