Annual Re rt&Re rt on Public Benefft Bush Commun Cultural Grou Public Address Clo David McFarlane 11 Beechill Park, Bush,Dungannon,Co Tyrone. Bfii 6QY Registered with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland NIC103084 Constituted as an Unincorporated Association in 2(K)2 Bush Community Cultural Group is funded by . Mid Ulster District Council Northern Ireland Housing Executive Cohesion unit REPORTING PERIOD I NOVEMBER 2021- 31 OCTOBER 2022 TRUSTEES David McFarlane Angela Stinson Carson Crooks Anne Eldon Phyllis Crooks Elizabeth Burn5 Lorraine McFarlane Nigel Sinnamon Chairperson Acting secretary Treasurer PURPOSES The Association is established (a)To promote a local educational $OUrCe. Ib)To prornote and preserie the culture and heritage of local people, including Ulster-scots; Ic) To promote cultural confidence and civic pride, bolster morale of the community, and harness the abilities of local people in particular those who reside in the Bush Community area, regardless of age, sex, race, political,reli8ious or other opinion. BENEFICIARIES The charivs beneficiaries are primarily the people living in and around the Bush area of Dungannon South Tyrone within Mid Ulster Distrirt. ACTIVITIES The activities have aBain been very limited this year because of Covid 19 Hopefully members of the community are gradually gaining confidence to mlngle and meet. The Jubilee was celebrated with a joint tea party with a local ladies group. A few committee meetings to sort accounts and prepare for the annual Tree switch on . The numbers attending the switch on wa5 double the previous year. Again our terrific Santa proved very popular . Committee members continue to check on the elderty in the area. ACHIEVEMENTS HOW MA114 ACflVITIES HAVE BENEFITED BENEFICIARIES This year has been totalty different because of lockdowns The group were able to hold a few short meetings during the latter part of the year to plan the Christmas events. The festive events continue to increase in numbers attending. A big Increase in the number of young people supporting this event.
Advertisement of this event in local paper and Social media was an important talking point for the residents. Our senior residents have mentioned that they appreciate the communications between them and the group members. FINANCIAL REVIEW AT THE END OF THE YEAR FINANCIAL POSITION AT THE END OF THE YEAR: The organisation remains in a strong financial Position with a healthy balance and cash flow. OUTSTANDING DEBTS OR LIABILITIES: There were no outstanding debts or liabilities. RESERVES POLICY: The group ensures adequate funds are in place to continue operating on an ongoing basis. FUNDS IN MATERIAL DEFICIT & STEPS TAKEN TO MITIGATE: There were no funds in material deficit. FINANCIAL MITIGATION: The Trustees ensure the organisation's finan$ were managed prudently and on an ongoing basis. FUNDS HELD BY THE CHARITI AS A CUSTODIAN TRUSTEE: None- Not applicable. RESTRICTIONS ON WHO CAN 8ENEFIT There are no restrictsons on who can benefit. We do not charge any fees. There are no charges to access any services. There are small charges to access fundraisin8 events. There are no restrictions based on personal characteristics. PUBUC BENEFIT The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include . education,training,health and well being outcomes, improved community relations and reduced levels of stress,anxiety and social isolation,through the promotion of culture,arts, heritage and Ulster Scots language,music and dance.recreation,education and trainin8. These benefits are made known through the feedback from attendees at our events via evaluation forms, sur4eys, verbal feedback and evaluation of activities. There is no harm anticipated from this purpose. The charity's beneficiaries are primarily the inhabitants of the Bush village and its surrounding environs within our Council area. Our own trustees receive information , seiceS and activities in the same way as other beneficiaries, and are assigned support, infomation and services in the same way. PRIVATE BENEFIT There is no private benefit to any individual. HARM No harm has flowed from any of our Purposes. SERIOUS INaDENT REPORTING There are no serious incidents to report. VULNERABLE BENEFICIARIES Appropriate Policies, Procedures and Training are in place such as POCVA Policy and Procedures. STATEMENT OF COMPUANCE The Trustees have complied with their duty to have due regard to the Charity Commission Nl, Public Benefit Guidance when exercising any powers or duties to which the guidance is relevant. Signe David McFarlane Chairperson Oate LOL