FRDA 2024
Annual Report for the year ended 31st March 2024.
The trustees of Finnard Rural Development Association are pleased to submit
their report and accounts for the period I" April 2023 to 31" March 2024
Achlevements and Performance
Meeting Programme
There were two meetings with an average attendance of seven.
Activities Throughout the Year
As in previous years the main activity has been Highland Dancing classes which
are held on a regular weekly basis.
Post CoVid-19 guidance in respect of social interactions involving group
settings is followed and monitored by the committee.
The classes have been well attended and have had competition success under
the excellent tuition of Kathryn Stewart.
Membership
At 31 March 2024 there were 12 members of the association.
Accommodation
The association continues to use the facilities of Finnard Orange Hall and is
grateful to the lodge for their continued support.

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Financial Review
Financial Performance
Financial performance has continued to be strong with a closing balance of
£1,120.
Income
Income receipts for the year totalled £3,683. The association's income is
generally healthy and remains consistent with previous performance.
Expenditure
Expenditure for the year totalled £3,397. and was mainly in respect of dance
tutor fees and insurance,
Financlal Management
The Association continues to use the services of a Chartered Accountancy
practice to ensure that the requirements of The Charities ( Accounts and
Reports ) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 are being met.
The Association continues to maintain a small reserve of funds to better allow
it to meet the funding challenges which the wider economic situation may
impose. Securing external funding is becoming more difficult and the
Association continues to review its own funding opportunities to maintain its
ability to provide for the needs of the local community.
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Accounts for the Year ended 31 March 2024
{ Please refer to the attached accounts ).

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Reference and Administrative Details
Charlty Name
Finnard Rural Development Association
Charity Number
Registered in Northern Ireland, NIC103492
Principal Address
47 Old Newry Road, Rathfriland,
Newry,
Co. Down
BT34 5BQ
Charity Trustees in the year to 31" March 2024
WILLIAM MITCHELL
Chairman /Child Protection Officer
MR WILLIAM NIBLOCK
Vice-chairmon
KEITH HAMIL TON
Secretary
MRS DIANE GRAHAM
Treasurer
MRSANDREA BARR
Publicity Officer/ Catering
MRS ALLISON NIBLOCK
Catering
MRS ELEANOR HENNING
Cotering
MRS SHARON MAGOWAN
MR JOHN MAGOWAN
MR RODNEY HAMIL TON
MRS AUDREY HENNING
MRSSALLY ANN MAGOWAN
{ Kathryn Stewart ( during Highland Dancing) - Child Protection Officer )

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Advisors
Banking
Danske Bank, 37-39 Bridge Street, Banbridge, BT32 3JL
S. M. Vint & Company,8 Newry Road, Banbridge, BT32
Accountancy
Structure, Governance and Management
Governing Document and Management
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The Association is governed by a constitution adopted on 19 April 2007 and
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last amended on 7 January 2016.
The Association is run entirely by its committee members (trustees) and as of
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31 March 2024 there were 12 members.
Trustee Selection and Management
The Association is managed by a Committee which consists of all the appointed
Trustees. A number of trustees also hold offices within the association as
noted in the list of current trustees above. The committee typically meets four
times per year.
At each meeting the minutes are read out, the Treasurer reports on the latest
accounts, correspondence is reviewed and the committee discuss plans for any
future special events or projects.
The Annual Report and Statement of Accounts are presented at the Annual
General Meeting and approved by the Trustees / Committee Members.
Objertives and Artivities
Charltable Objectives
The object of the Association, as set out in our Constitution, is to promote the
benefit of the inhabitants of the Finnard area and its environment and to
advance knowledge and appreciation of the Ulster Scots music, language and
culture and to encourage understanding and acceptance of all cultures in the
area of benefit.

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Public Benefit Statement
The Trustees of Finnard Rural Development Association confi rm that they have
complied with their duty with regard to the Charity Commission for Northern
Ireland's guidelines on public benefit and that the public benefit requirement
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has informed the activities of the association in the year to 31 March 2024.
In evaluating public benefit the trustees note that membership of the
association is open to all persons from the community.
Summary of Main Actlvities
The core activities of the Association are
Promote knowledge and appreciation of the Ulster Scots culture
Encouraging understanding and acceptance of all cultures in the area
Provide opportunity for the community to come together by planning
events and activities that are open to all.
Our philosophy is to offer to all, opportunities for community integration and
cooperation regard less of personal circumstances, race, gender, ability or faith.
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Approved and adopted at a meeting of the Committee on 21 October 2024
and signed on their behalf.
Keith Hamilton
Secretary