Annual Re rt&Re on Public Benefft Bush Commun. Itural Gr( Public Address C/0 David McFarlane 11 Beechill Park, Bush,Dungannon.Co Tyrone, BT716QY Registered with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland NIC103084 Constituted as an Unincorporated Association in 2002 Bush Community Cultural Group is funded by . Mid Ulster District Council Northern Ireland Housin8 Executive Cohesion Unit REPORTING PERIOD I NOVEMBER 2022- 31 OCTOBER 2023 TrUSTEES David McFarlane Angela Stinson Carson Crooks Anne Eldon Phyllis Crooks Elizabeth Burns Lorraine McFarlane Nigel Sinnamon Chairperson Acting secretary Treasurer PURPOSES The Assoclatlon is established . (a)To promote a local educational resource; Ib)To promote and preserve the culture and herltage of local people, including Ulster-scots; Ic) To prornote cultural confidence and civlc 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 a8e, sex, race, political.reli8ious or other oplnlon. BENEFICIARIES The charivs beneficiaries are primarily the people Ilvlng In and around the Bush area of Dungannon South Tyrone within Mid Ulster District. AcfiviTIES Things are slowly Betting back to a normal timetable following CovSd. We received an extra grant from the councll enabling us to update and increase all of our Chrlstmas decorations. The tree switch on was again a great success with many new families that have recently moved into the area attending and also joining in the Carol singing. Sorne of our members made up teams and took part in a local table quiz (always a great night of fun and learning I The local councillor keeps in touch regularly to keep us informed of upcoming events and also notifications of arry grants opening up. The elderly a Still a priority and have been checked on by committee members re8ularly. ACHIEVEME HOW MAIN A VITIES HAVE BENEFITED BENEFICIARIES There has bee a big increase in the number of young people supportin8 this event.
A lot of these young people are in the local flute band and spent a lot of their practice time learning Christmas carols so that they could also play music around the tree switch on. So nice to see such a range of age groups taking part in this. Advertisement of this event in local paper and social media was an important talking polnt for the residents. Senior residents again were 50 grateful for the friendship and support they ceiVed from the group members. FINANCIAL REVIEW AT THE END OF THE YEAR FINANCIAL POSITION AT THE END OF THE YEAR: The organisation remains in a stron8 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 or8anisation's finances were managed prudently and on an ongoing basis. FUNDS HELD BY THE CHARITY AS A CUSTODIAN TRUSTEE: None- Not applicable. RESTRicfioNS ON WHO CAN BENEFIT There are no restrictions on who can benefit. We do not charge any fees. There are no charges to access any serlices. There are small charges to access fundraising events. There are no restrictions based on personal characteristics. PUBLIC BENEFIT The direct beneffts which flow from this purpose Include . education,traln5ng,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 training. These benefits are made known through the feedback from attendees at our events via evaluation forms, surveys, verbal feedback and evaluation of activities. There Is no harni anticipated from this purpose. The charit$ beneficiaries are prlmarlly the inhabitants of the Bush village and its surrounding environs within our Council area. Our own trustees receive information . services and actlvtties in the same way 35 Other beneflclaries, and are assigned support, information 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 INCIDENT REPORTING There are no serious incidents to report. VULNERABLE BENEFiaARIES 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. Stgne David McFarlane Chairperson Date I