# DRUMRAGH EVERGREEN SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB ESTABLISHED 2005 (CHARITY No: NIC 102919) 

## CHARITY TRUSTEES 

Mrs S Hamilton, Mrs N Young, Mr W Young; Revd. G Hare. 

> TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT= 1 April 2025 — 31 March 2026 

Address for correspondence: Mrs N L Young, 31 Birchwood, OMAGH BT79 7RA (email; noelleyoung2011@hotmail.co.uk) TEL: 028 8224 4774 

## CONTENTS: 

1. Approval 

2. Rules/Constitution 

3. Public Benefit 

4. Report 

- 5S. Purpose 

1. APPROVAL 

This Report was approved at the Annual General Meeting of the Club, held in St Columba’s Parish Church Hall, Omagh on 1* April 2026. 

2. RULES/CONSTITUTION 

- The Club was established for the advancement of education and protection of health among older people aged 60 years or over in Omagh and its environs (hereinafter called the ‘area of benefit’) and in particular: {i) 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 older people; 

- (ii) Raise awareness among the general public of the needs and experiences of older people in the area of benefit. 

- (iii) Provide or secure the provision of educational and recreational facilities and practical assistance for older people within the area of benefit. 

- (iv) Provide information on matters of health and social welfare and refer older people in need of professional assistance to relevant statutory or voluntary agencies. 

- (v) Organise or assist in organising meetings, lectures, classes and exhibitions, and publish or assist in publicising reports, periodicals, recordings, books or other documents or information. 

- (vi) Obtain, collect and receive money by way of grants, donations, bequests, legacies or other lawful method, provided that the Club shall not undertake any permanent trading activities. 

3. PUBLIC BENEFIT 

- The Trustees confirm compliance with the statutory requirement of the Charity Commission to provide public benefit as follows: 

- (i) The advancement of education and protection of health amongst older people. This benefit fs evidenced by members learning new skills and having regular health checks to improve general wellbeing. 

- (ii) To provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure-time occupation. This benefit is evidenced by feedback from Members, who report more confidence and participation in activities. 

- (iii) | Toraise the needs of older citizens in the wider community. This was evidenced by the increased awareness and support from the general public. 

4. Inthe past year 40 - 60 senior citizens have benefited from the activities of the Club through social interaction. The success of the Club’s programme of events has been measured by the continuing commitment of the existing members and the gradual year on year increase in membership. in the year from April 2025 to March 2026, the Charity received income of £15,235.00 from grant awards and members donations, whilst the expenses amounted to £5,616.00 for catering provision, 

transport and venue costs. 

## 5. PURPOSE 

The advancement of education and protection of health among older people to provide facilities in the interest of social weifare for recreation and to raise the awareness with the general public concerning the needs of older peopie. 

Soda, LeaseHS 7 Mrs Sandra Hamilton Chair of Club/Trustees 

## Date: 1* April 2026