Annual Re ort&Re ort on Public Benefit Carricklongfield Cultural Group (CCG) RegiSted Office Address 27 Carricklongfield Road Aughnacloy BT69 6DJ Tel: NIA Fax.. NIA Email.. NIA Web.. NIA Registered with the Charity Commlssion for Northem Ireland NIC102891 REPORTING PERIOD 1 January 2022 . 31 December 2022 TRUSTEES Stephen Williamson Adeline Williamson Pauline Marshall Derek Holland Derek Marshall Irene Marshall James Knipe Alan Wi15iamson Barry Williamson Stanley Morrow Nigel Patrick Cecil Wylie Carrie Patrick Chairperson Vice Chairperson Secretary Treasurer PURPOSES: {a) The Group is established to promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Carricklongfield, Aughnacloy and surrounding area, particularly the rural people, without distinction of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic identity or religious opinion, by associating the statutory authorities, community and voluntary organisations and the inhabitants in a common effort to advance education, and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure-time occupation, with the object of improving the Conditions of life for the said inhabitants. BENEFICIARIES The charity's beneficiaries are primarily Ihe people living in and around the Carricklongfield I Aughnacloy area of Mid Ulster District who have been identified as being rurally isolated and l or socially excluded.
ACTIVITIES Treasure Hunts BBQS o Beetle Drives o History Talks o Presentations Charity Social outings l Bus Trips ACHIEVEMENTS HOW MAIN ACTIVITIES HAVE BENEFITED BENEFICIARIES The overall aim of the project is to improve the health and wellbeing of people living In rural deprived areas, thus supporting those rural dwellers living in or at risk of poverty and social exclusion. 1 Group trained first aid. 1 Group trained Child protection course. Days oul bus trips. Events treasure hunts, beetle drives, opportunities for community participation. FINANCIAL REVIEW AT END OF YEAR FINANCIAL POSITION AT END OF YEAR.. D8SPite cuts to funding programmes, the Cultural Group remains in a good financial position. OUTSTANDING DEBTS OR LIABILITIES: There were no debts or out8tandlng debts or liabilities. FUNDS IN MATERIAL DEFICIT & STEPS TAKEN TO MITIGATE.. There wer8 no funds in material deficit. FUNDS HELD BY THE CHARITY AS A CUSTODIAN TRUSTEE: None- Not applicable. RESTRICTIONS ON WHO CAN BENEFIT There are no rostrictions on who can benefit. We do not charge any fees. There are no charges to access any events or services. There are no restrictions based on personal characteristics. PUBLIC BENEFIT The direct benefits which flow from our purposes include improved: cooperation; good I communty relations,. networking,. skills., confidence; govemance in community group,. Increased capability in the management of community projects and facilities: increased aCsS to funding to develop projects,. better informed group representatives about the sector and opportunities; enhanced ability to participate in decision making on policies which affect rural areas; more access to equipment as and when the Cultural Group requires it., strengthened ability of the Cultural Group and individuals to avail of programmes which will improve their circumstances and opportunities.
PRIVATE BENEFIT There is no private benefit to any individual. HARM No hann has flowed from any of our Purposes. SERIOUS INCIDENT REPORTING There are no serious incidents to report. VULNERABLE BENFICIARIES Appropriate Policies, Procedures and Training are in place. STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE The Trustees have complied with their duty to have due regard to the Charity Commission Nl's Public Benefit Guidance when exercising any powers or duties to which the guidance is relevant. Signed: S. Chairperson Date.. 27rd October 2023