The Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (Belfast And District) - ASBAH Chydrity Commission for Northern Ireland number 103413 Trustees, Annual Report Year ended 31 December 2023 Main activities and purpose Over the past year the charity has seen a partial return to normal activities in the afternlath of the COV1D-19 pandemic. Due to the continued risk to health of th¢ charity's members, activities have been restricted. However, the charity was able to hold a Christmas dinner for its members and has continued to provide fully accessible holiday accommodation for its members. The charity will resume norn]al activity at the earliest possible time. The charity's purpose remains: running social events in the fonn of Christmas parties and other day and evening activities to facilitate much needed social interaction provision of grants for specialist disability equipment, improving independence and mobility renting a swimming pool to give rnembers access to physical activity offering Informatio supwrt and advice on finance. health, educatio benefits. employmenL and housing facilitating and supporting research programmes making available fully accessible and affordable holiday accommodation, improving health outcomes and reducing levels of stress and anxiety. Public benefit The trustees believe that the clwity's purpose satisfies both ¢lem¢nts of the public benefit requirements. The direet benefits which flow from the charity are listed above in this report. Th¢ trustees have ensured they considered the Commission's Public Benefit requirements when making decisions on carrying out their purpose. FIDanelAI review Income continues to be restricted as th¢ charity's fundraising activities have not fully returned to nonnality post-pandemAC. Address 667 Antrim Road Belfast BT15 4EG Current Ttee8
Ms N Campb¢ll Mrs C Smith Mrs V Crawford Dr A Crawford Dr C Magill Mrs L McGregor Mr A Crdwford Trustees served during fmancial yur Ms N Campbell Mrs C Smith Mrs V Crawford Dr A Crawford Dr C Magill Mrs L McGregor Mr A Crawford GoverniDg dllMent The clwity is governed by a Constitutio revised in 2015. Appointment of trustees Standing trustees are perniitted to appoint new tswtees by open vote at the AGM. Signed: (on behalf of the trustees)