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2024-04-05-annual-report

Names andaddress esofadvisers (Optiona linformation)
of adviser Name Address
Legal King&Gowdy 298 UpperNewtownards Rd, Belfast, BT43EJ
Accountant Prior McMahon 1O4-1OBFrancesStreet,Nevytownards, BT23 7OY

Descriptionofthecharity's trus ts
Typeof governing document TrustDeed
Howthe charityis constituted Trust
Trusteeselectionmethods Trusteesare appointedbytheexistingtrustees.Criteriaforselectinga
trusteerequires thatthecandidatetobe in agreement withtheobjects of
theTrustandtounderstandthenecessityofinstruction andtrainingin
advancingthe Christianreligion.
Additionalgovernance issues (Optional information)
You maychoosetoinclude
additionalinformation, where
DCT is asmalltrustwithan organisational structurethataimstomeet
statutoryrequirements
relevant, about: EachTrusteeis requiredtoread 'RunningYour Charity'(CCNI) and 'On
.policies and procedures Becoming a CharityTrustee'published by Small Charity Support. These
adopted fortheinduction and
trainingoftrustees;
outlinetheresponsibilities for directingtheaffairsofa charityand
emphasizestheimportance ofworkingasateam.
othecharity's organisational
structureand anywider
network withwhich thecharity
works;
AlthoughDCTworksclosely withSt.Elizabeth'sChurchDundonald, there
is noformalconnection. Other thanthis,DCT operates independently from
any other organisation anddoesnot have anyformalrelationship with
otherbodies or parties.
orelationshipwithany related
parties;
otrustees'consideration of
major risks andthesystem
andprocedurestomanage
TheTrusteesrecognise that theTrustcould experience a variety and
rangeofrisks and thatthesemust be assessed, monitored and managed
For example,therisk ofanincreaseingrant applications during a period
ofeconomicuncertaintyalongsideadecreasein income to the Trust.
Otherriskscouldbe achangein legal requirements; orafailurein
them. structural organisation.

SectionE Financial review Financial review
Thereserves policy of the Trust arises from thefollowingcriteria
Brief statementofthe
charity's policy onreserves . Regular plannedfinancialcommitments-monthly standing
orders and anannualpayment totheaccountant andtoMCC
computers for thewebhosting service.
. Otherfinancialcommitments are grants awardedtoapplicants
throughoutthe year
. Asmall contingencyfundis requiredtomeet unforeseen
operational costs.
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