The Cormac Trust Trustees, Annual Report Registered Charity Name: The CormacTrust Registered Charity Number: 103452 Charity Address: 59a Main Street Benburb Dung3nnon County Tyrone BT717LG The financial year the report relates to A summary descriptlon of the purposes of the charity 01 January 20223 to 31 December 2023 The Cormac Trust was created to raise awarene55, educate and inform the public about Sudden Cardiac Death in the Young, which is often known as SADS1Sudden Adult Death Syndrome, or Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome}; to promote screening for SADS; arsd to help provide defibrillators and CPR and defibrillator trainin8 for sports, clubs and rural and isolated communities. The name of any person, or body of persons• permitted by the trusts of the charity to appoint one or more new charity trustees and a descrlption of the method used to make such appointments The trustees of the Cormac Trust may appoint new trustees. Trustees are appointed to meet the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the charitv. Every trustee must be appointed by resolution of the trustees pa55ed at a special meeting. A summary of the charity's: maln activities to further its purposes for the public benefit main achievements in the year We, The Cormac Trust, together with The Cormac Trust Ltd. {Company Number N1630800), has continued to raise awareness of SADS, and how to combat it. by using the media and social media," we have given talks to schools, 5ports' clubs, social clubs and communities.
We employed one part-time worker, to further our aims, and to help the administrative running of the Trust in 2023. During the last 20 years more than 300 automated external defibrillators (AEDS) were subsidised or donated to sports clubs, community group5, schools, universities and emergency services. And some 2,500 volunteers trained to use AEDS and CPR in emergency situations. We networked with and supported local, national and international 8roups to help raise awareness, advance the understanding of SADS and help raise funds for further study. We worked with individuals and families affected by SADS by providing information on SADS as well as screening and by offering continued emotional support. We worked with cardiologists, doctors and other medical personnel to educate ourselves and others, on SAD5 and screening, especially for families and individuals affected by SADS. The office was manned 3 days per week from 10am to 1:30pm to deal with all queries on training and the provision of AEDS. In February 2024 it was announced, that the after 20 years, the activities of The Cormac Trust would be ceasing. A review of the charity's financial position at the end of the year With the continued generosity of the public and the trustee's wise stewardship of the finances, the running costs of the charity and The Cormac Trust Ltd have been met. The trustees are very mindful of maintainin8 3 low-cost base so that the majority of the income received can be put to use for the furtherance of the charity's purpose.
2023 was a reflective year for the trustees and the decision was made to bring the activities of The Cormac Trust to a close. The remaining charity funds will be used to further the charity's purpose for the public benefit. Details of any fund held by the charitv that was materially in deficit, at the end of the year and steps taken by the charity trustees to eliminate the deficit None to note. The names of: all charity trustees on the date the report was approved and all Individuals who served as charity trustees during the year Bridget McAnallen Professor Peter Mossey Patrick Kearney Bernadette Kearney JeremyTurkington Kevin Mccloy Dr Damien Mccall Mrs Pauline McAnallen A statement that the trustees have had regard to the Commission's Public beneflt requirement statutory guidance. The trustees have given careful consideration to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland'5 guidance on public benefit to ensure that the activities entered into during the year have helped to achieve the charity's objective as well as providing public benefit.
Declaration The trustee5 declare that they have approved the trustee5' Teport above, Slgned on behalf of the charlty trustees; Signature: Full Name.. Kevln Mccloy Position.. Trustee Date.. 30th October 2024