Glór na Speiríní
An Mheitheal
Cruinniú Cinn Bliana
15ú/Aibreán/ 2023
7:30 i.n sa Mheitheal
TRUSTEES REPORT
Márta 31ú 2022 – Aibreán 1ú 2023
Clár/Content
Ráteas an Chathaoirligh
Chairperson’s Statement (summary)
Stúrthóirí agus baill Choiste 2022 - 2023
Directors 2022 – 2023
Objectives and Aims/ Public Benefit
Achroimre ar Obair Ghlóir
Summary on Glór’s work
Imeachtaí na Bliana
Year’s Activities
Pleananna Amach Anseo
Proposed Future Plans
A bhuí le
Acknowledgements
Financial review (in Irish)
Financial Review
Ráteas an Chathaoirligh
Cuirim fáilte agus céad romhaibh uilig go Cruinniú Cinn Blaina Ghlór na Speiríní 2023 anseo insan Mheitheal abhus anseo i mBaile na Scríne. Bhí bliain mhaith eile againn i mbliana. Cuireadh cuid mhór imeachtaí ar fáil do gach aoisghrúpa agus do gach ábaltacht. Mar gheall air seo, ta líon na ndaoine a bhíonn ag freastail ar na himeachtaí ag méadú i rith an ama agus is maith sin a fheiceáil agus go maire sé. D’eagraigh muid, tríd an bhliain, cruinniú do dhéagóirí agus b’aidhm an chruinnithe tuairimí na n- óg a fhiosrú, le fáil amach, go díreach, cad é ba mhaith leo a fheiceáil ag tarlú i nGlór sna míonna agus sna blianta amach romhainn agus chuaigh againn an aidhm sin a bhaint amach. Is éard a bhí uatha imeachtaí atá níos oiriúnaí dá aois s’ acu macasamhail podchroalta a dhéanamh srl. Tá muid, mar choiste, ag iarraidh úinéireacht ghníomhach a bhronnadh ar óige na Scríne ag achan leibhéal. Mar sin de, iarraim ar na hóige a bheith iomlánpháirteach i nGlór.
Mar fhocal scóir, is mian liom, thar cheann choiste Glóir na Speiríní, dár mbuíochas ó chroí a ghabháil le Conchúr as an obair mhór, obair na gcapall a rinne sé le linn na bliana seo. Lean tú ar aghaigh le hobair Ghlóir gan stad gan staonadh agus tá mé cinnte gur tréimse dhúshlánach go leor in amanna a bhí ann. Léirigh tú dílseacht do chuspóirí agus d’aidhmeanna Glóir chun go dtiocfadh siad chun solais in mBaile na Scríne agus sna ceantracha maguid.
Go raibh céad maith agat a Chonchúir.
I welcome you all to Glór’s annual AGM 2023 . It’s good to have our AGM here in An Mheitheal once again. We have had another successful year with various events organised for all age groups and abilities throughout the year. As a result, we have witnessed a steady increase of participants in all events and that’s great to see; may it last. One of the major events we organised was an open forum for the youth and its aim was to gain feedback from our youth as to what they would like to see happening in GLÓR. What we did find out was that the young people wanted more events that were more suitable for their age group i.e to produce podcasts etc. We received some very good ideas and we intend to act upon them going forward. The youth will hopefully have a huge part to play in the coming months and years and therefore, I would encourage the youth of Ballinascreen to actively be a part of Glór na Scríne.
On behalf of Glór I want to take this opportunity to thank Conchúr for the hard work he has done over the past year. You pushed ahead regardless, you showed your dedication to realising Glór’s objectives and aims in Ballinascreen and beyond.
Go raibh céad maith agat a Chonchúir.
Baill Choiste / Board of Directors 2021/2022
Seán Mac Giolla Fhiondáin.................... Cathaoirleach/Chairperson Pádraigín Uí Raifeartaigh....................... Cisteoir/ Treasurer Ciara Mac Giolla Fhiondáin ………………… Rúnaí/ Secretary Aodhán Ó Cinnéide ………………….………… Ball / Director Joanne Deery ………………………………………Ball / Director Dean Ó Grugáin ………………………………….Ball / Director Loretta Doyle-Kennedy………………………..Ball / Director Seana Uí Cheallaigh………………………….….Ball/Director Laura de Bruntún…………………………………Ball/Director
Cuspóirí agus Aidhmeanna / Objectives and Aims
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The direct benefit which flows from our purpose to advance education in the Irish language, culture, traditions and history; is to increase the knowledge base, understanding and abilities of each person who participates in our activities. The benefit can be demonstrated by the collection of information regarding the numbers of people taking part, feedback from them on how they are doing, and how they progress through the different levels of class.
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The direct benefit which flows from our purpose of advancing community development and social welfare is that the community will increase its cohesiveness. Opportunities will arise for the local community to engage in volunteering which builds strength and confidence in itself. This can be demonstrated by the number of people who volunteer to help over time.
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The direct benefit which flows from our management of a community centre is that we can provide a physical space for the educational, cultural and community development activities to take place. This benefit can be demonstrated by the number of hours the centre is used per week; the variety of activities and groups using it and the number of people involved each time it is used.
The beneficiaries of our charitable purposes are primarily the inhabitants of Ballinascreen and its environs of the parish and South Derry.
In setting our objectives and planning our activities for the year the trustees have given careful consideration to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland’s guidance on public benefit to ensure that the activities have helped to achieve the charity’s purposes and provide a benefit to the beneficiaries.
Achoimre ar obair Ghlóir/Summary of Glór’s work (public benefit)
We have had quite a few activities this year.
Imeachtaí ó cheann ceann na bliana – Events throughout the year
Ranganna Gaeilge- Irish Language Classes in partnership with St Colm’s GAC
Dianchúrsaí- Intensive courses in partnership with St Colm’s GAC
Club Óige- Youth club
Club na nDéagóirí - Teenagers Club
Fóram na nÓg – Youth Forum
Turais- trips/ imeachtaí / events – Belfast Giants, Jungle, An Carn Samhain, Yoga, mindfulness programme, competitions, driving range
Oíche Sheascair - Cosy Night in partnership with Gaelscoil & Naíscoil
Lapóglann - Toddle-Inn: ‘Jump Jiggle & Jive, CPR training, arts & crafts
Cúrsa réamh-réamhnaíscoile - Pre-Preschool programme 10 weeks
Lá Teaghlaigh - Family Day
Club an tSathairn - Saturday Club 2 four week courses in partnership with Gaelscoil & Naíscoil
Oíche Chultúir - Cultural Night
An Lá Dearg – The Red Day
Féasta Sráide – Street Festival
Damhsa ar an sean-nós - Old style dancing
Ciorcal Comhrá - Conversation class
Dhá Champaí samhraí - 2 Summer camps (naíscoil-R3 then R4 upwards)
Coláiste Samhraidh do dhaoine fásta - Adult Summer College
Oíche Airneáil - Social Evening
Cumann Siúlóide – Walking Group
Seó Bóthair - Road Show Conradh na Gaeilge (for secondary schools)
Cúrsa de 6 seachtaine do dhaltaí meánscoile - 6-week programme for GCSE students
Aonach na Nollag - Christmas Market
Daidí na Nollag - Santa
Moltóireacht Ghlór na nGael - Glór na nGael inspection
Crosóga Bríde – St Brigid’s Crosses
Imeachtaí Sheachtain na Gaeilge - Seachtain na Gaeilge events
Pop-Up Gaeltacht in partnership with St Colm’s GAC
Lá na mbunscoileanna Bhaile na Scríne - Ballinascreen School’s Day
Cleamairí Feirste - The Belfast Mummers
Bliots Iomána/ Camógaíochta Uladh - Ulster Hurling /Camogie Blitz in partnership with St Colm’s GAA
Léachtaí - Talks
Opportunity to volunteer and the local economy: The above-mentioned activities, put on via Glór na Speiríní, would not be possible without the help and hard work of a number of volunteers. From the Directors giving up their time to plan and develop, to those helping on the ground at events and at fundraising. And of course, Glór provides a platform for people to learn new skills and contribute to social cohesiveness by volunteering. Secondly, Glór has brought some welcome revenue into the local economy by providing employment to a number of people; whether occasional such as our youth leaders, or on a more structured basis such as our language development officer. We are committed to making use of local suppliers for goods and services whenever we can, albeit within the constraints of relevant procurement conditions concerning best value, open competition etc.
Pleananna Amach Anseo / Proposed Future Plans
- 2022 2023
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Ranganna Gaeilge
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Podchroalta / Podcasts
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Ciorcal Craiceáilte / Saturday morning conversational group – (Irish Medium / Tae and Coffee) The social distance rule with be adhere to in accordance with medical guidelines from the appropriate authorities;
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Méadú ar bhallraíocht / Increase membership; / Increase volunteer base.
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Suíomh nua a lorg / Seek new site.
Financial Review
Our Annual Accounts for this reporting period have been prepared by the accountancy firm of W McGillian & Co. Ltd, Draperstown. They had to cover the period 31-3-21 to 31-03-22 comply with a requirement of Companies House as during this period we changed our account reporting date, for Companies House purposes, from 31[st] December to 31[st] March each year. The accounts have been filed with the relevant authorities to include Companies House.
Summary of Accounts:
I have attached pages 17 and 18 of the accounts which is a Statement of our Financial Activities for the period.
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2022
Glór Na Speiríní
14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
| Unrestricted funds General fund Restrictedfunds Youth Club Foras Na Gaeilge Education Authority Mid Ulster District Council DAERA An tUltach Conradh na Gaeilge Ciste lnfheistiochta Gaeilge TOTAL FUNDS |
Net movement Transfers between At 1.4.20 in funds funds 45,129 (8,097) 27,497 (3,654) 1,266 3,383 709 973 (1,682) 72 1,178 (1,250) 2,872 2,646 (4,118) 973 (973) 500 - (500) 18,103 (18,103) 4,254 4 254) 499 29,393 27 497) 45,628 21,296 |
At 31.3.21 64,529 995 - 1,400 - - 2,395 66,924 |
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Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Youth Club Foras Na Gaeilge Education Authority Mid Ulster District Council DAERA Conradh na Gaeilge Ciste lnfheistiochta Gaeilge Brackagh Quarry TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds 5,168 (13,265) (8,097) 1,266 1,266 39,052 (38,079) 973 3,001 (1,823) 1,178 4,500 (1,854) 2,646 973 973 24,303 (6,200) 18,103 4,254 4,254 1,200 (1,200) - 78,549 49 156) 29,393 83,717 (62,421) 21,296 |
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£ E
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Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2022
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
| Donations Charitable activities Grants Prize money Glor na nGael Runnin9 costs contributions Course & Classes Summer scheme Education Authority Other events Glor Mhachaire Fiolta Contribution Youth Club Total incoming resources |
60 60 75,315 8,446 1,921 1,620 725 3,000 165 821 92,013 92,074 |
- 73,973 1,751 2,051 375 190 3,000 110 1,000 1,266 83,716 83,717 |
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Total incoming resources
EXPENDITURE
Support costs
| Governance costs | ||
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| Accountancy fees | 1,873 | (538) |
| Repairs&Maintenance | 600 | 1,808 |
| Fire / Security Protection | 1,182 | 180 |
| Staff traveI costs | 197 | 248 |
| Bank charges | 419 | 372 |
| Insurance | 1,150 | 909 |
| Heating & Electricity | 3,589 | 765 |
| Stationery & office equipment | 18 | 289 |
| Trips, Outings & Activities | 3,074 | 370 |
| Class & activities resources | 1,396 | 146 |
| Youth Club Wages | 1,915 | 1,853 |
| Sundry | 69 | |
| Water rates | 208 | |
| Youth club resources etc | 1,621 | 1,400 |
| Membership | 20 | 20 |
| Carried forward | 17,331 | 7,822 |
Glór Na Speiríní
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2022
| Governance costs Brought forward Employee Pension Events Contribution to Glór costs Computers cost Telephone & Internet Courses & classes Wages Food & refreshments Training costs Tutors & Instructors Summer scheme Kitchen Utensils & consumables Magherafelt Allocation FnaG Health & Safety Consultancy Promotional videos Conradh na Gaeilge Contribution Depreciation of tangible fixed assets Total resources expended Net income |
17,331 1,032 5,406 1,921 295 1,030 790 27,041 284 320 8,065 1,482 - 5,113 218 - 600 200 5,020 76,148 76,148 15,926 |
7,822 1,032 2,660 2,051 353 976 4,020 25,497 64 200 2,086 29 1,629 410 6,000 4,750 2,842 |
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| 62,421 | ||
| 62,421 | ||
| 21,296 |
A bhuí le / Acknowledgements:
Ba mhaith leis an choiste a bhuíochas a ghabháil leis na grúpaí agus leis na daoine seo a leanas:
The Board of Directors would like to thank the following groups and people:
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Foras na Gaeilge
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Conradh na Gaeilge;
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An Ciste Infheistíocht
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Naíscoil agus Gaelscoil na Speiríní;
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Glór na nGael;
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An lucht gnó ó Bhaile na Scríne / Local Business Community;
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Cumann Naomh Colm – GLC / St Colm’s GAA –;
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Comhairle Ceantair Lár-Uladh – Déaglán Ó Doibhlin – Oifigeach Forbartha Gaeilge:
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An Tionscadal Colmcille / The Colmcille Project – Maolcholm Scott
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Mid Ulster Council
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An Carn;
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CSWAN
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Clone Construction
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All those individuals who gave donations;