BROOKMOUNT CULTURAL & EDUCATION SOCIErY
(Acronym - BCES)
NIC103107
Principal Address: 37 Ballinderry Road, Lisburn. BT28 2QS.
Trustees. Annual Report
for the financial year I" January 2018 to 31" December 2018.
Detalls of how the charity is governed are set out In a Constitution adopted by the
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Trustees on 22 Aprll 2015. The unregistered communlty organisation was
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constituted as Brookmount Cultural & Education Society on 10 December 2002.
The Purposes of the charity are:
(l) The relief of need and the advancement of educatlon of the Inhabltants of
the Magheragall area and its environs in Moneybroom, Lissue, Knocknarea,
Drumsill, Mullaghcarton, Magheraliskmisk, Aghacarnan and Knocknadona.
(hereinafter descrlbed as "the area of benefit") without distinction of age,
sex, race, disability, political, religious or other opinlon. It will do so by
associating the statutory authorities, voluntary organlsations and InhabStants
in a common effort to advance educatSon and to provlde facllltles In the
interests of the soclal welfare, education, recreatlon or other leisure-time
occupatlon wlth the object of Improving the condltlons of life for the sald
InhabStants;
(II) To advance knowledge and appreciation of the Ulster-scots language and
culture and to encourage understanding and acceptance of all indigenous
cultures to the area of benefit.
The Charlty's beneficiaries during the year were the inhabitants of the Magheragall
area and its environs in Lissue, Knocknarea, Drumslll, Mullaghcarton,
Magheraliskmisk, Aghacarna and Knocknadona.
The benefit they received from purpose one was the use of a safe and neutral
facility for meetings, training courses and recreation activities. The benefit was
evidenced by word of mouth from the attendeeslparticipants and feedback after
using the hall from the organisational groups. All feedback received was positive.
Over the year BCES facilitated weekly meetings and classes by: Crafts at
Brookmount. Brookmount Dance Ranch Line Dance Club; Dynamic Brass Band.
Walking with Brookmount and monthly meetings and classes by; Brookmount
Seniors; and Killultagh WI Craft Group. Other activities facilitated or carried out by
the charity
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included: a Royal Weddlng Celebration Party; an annual craft exhibition. a series
of five Line Dance social nights; Tea Dances with on average 30 attendees; a
Community Festival with over 800 attendees; a Community Networking Session
and Barbeque with over 100 attendees and a Community Hogmanay Party on 31
December with 90 attendees.
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The benefits received from purpose two include a more informed society and a
healthier community lifestyle, thereby contributing to a better stsndard of living
conditlons and environment for inhabitants. other benefits evidenced by comments
from beneficiaries and their support for our activlties are: a more united
community which comes together as one to achieve Its targets. and a more vibrant
and Inclusive society by way of the educational programmes, meetings and
recreation attivities provided.
These benefits are also evidenced through feedback from attendees, guest
speakers and presenters. Direct charitable activities to carry out purpose two for
the public benefit included: talks and musical entertainment evenings focusing on
Indlgenous cultures to the area of benefit.
Throughout the year restrlctions on who can benefit from our dirett charltable
attlvlties were managed and mitigated by reduclng to a mln5mum or removlng,
where posslble, admission fees to our events and ensuring safe access to our
facllities was maintalned for all attendees. Our direct charitable attivities are not
speclflcally almed at children or vulnerable people. therefore, a restrittion on the
basls of personal characterlstics requires a child or vulnerable person to be
accompanied by a parent, guardian or other responsible person.
Our purposes do not lead to any harm. The only private benefit from our purposes
Is that a trustee or famlly member may participate in the same manner as all other
beneflclarles, this is purely Incidental and necessary, so that the benefit Is avallable
to all Inhabitants of the area.
Throughout the year the Trustees of BCES have complied with their duty to have
due regard to the Commlsslon's public benefit guidance when exercising any
powers or duties to which the guidance is relevant.
A review of the Charity's financial position confirms a successful year. The Charity
had receipts of £8,442 and payments of £9,145 giving a deficit of £703 for 2018.
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The total funds available on 31 December 2018 amounted to £3,318 and included
£1,090 of restricted funds for a grant supported projett. Liabilities at the year-end
amounted to £1,090 which is the balance of unspent funds relating to the Lisburn
& Castlereagh City Council Community Support Grant for 201812019 and is
committed to that charitable projett.
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The Trustees of BCES acknowledge the support of Lisburn & Castlereagh City
Council through the following grant schemes:
a) LCCC Royal Wedding Grant 2018.
b) LCCC Community Support Grants Scheme 2017/18.
c) LCCC Community Support Grants Scheme 2018/19.
d) LCCC Community Festival Fund 2018/19.
The Trustees of BCES acknowledge the support of the Department of Agriculture,
Environment and Rural Affairs through the Rural Micro Capital Grant scheme.
The following Ss a complete Ilst of individuals who served as Charlty Trustees
during the year and are the only Trustees of BCES on the date thls report was
approved.
Mr G Anderson Mrs P Canmore Mr J Crockard
Mr V Hendron
Mrs S Hendron
Mr C Hendron
Miss E Hendron Mr R McNeill
Mr R Stevenson Mr l Tolerton
Signed on behalf of the Trustees of BCES by Mr l Tolerton.
Chairperson
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