Friends of Music in the Education Authority (North East Region) (Reglslered wlth the Charity Commissioners for Northern Ireland - NIC 103653) Annual Report - 1st April 2022- 31st March 2023. Airns 1. The aims Ot the Friends of Music in the Education Authority (North East Region) {hereinafter referred lo as the Friends} remains unchanged and continues to be: To advance and develop the art and science of music and musical education, wlth partlcular reference to orchestral music, in the Education Authorily (North Eastorn Region) by providing services not normally covered or subsidised by the Department of Education or Education Authority grants. Organlsatlon 2. The Executive Committee (EC) of the Friends Is elected at the Annual General meeting and is the body responslble lor the day-to-day management of the organisation. Decisions taken by the EC must conform to Ihe objectives of the Friends set out in the constitution and are also taken having regard to the Charity Commisslon for Northern Ireland Public Benefit Requirement Statutory guidance. 3. The members of the EC during the 2022123 year were: Christine Stewart (Chalrp8rson> David Foster (Secretary) Tracey Monlgomery (freasurer} Jean Martin Brian Lynas Liz Brown Noel Lamont Helena Haftield Clifford Bell (rhese members of Ihe EC were in offi'ce when this report was approved.) The Executlve Committee met on 2 occaslons during the year. 4. The regislered address of the Frlends is 82, Ballylagan Road, Ballyclare B T39 9QR. Activities during the year 5. As schools had reopened after the pandemic the Executive Committee agreed a circular should be issued to schools advising that the Friends were willing to provide financial assistance to suitable musical projects and applications for assistance should be sent to the Secretary for consideration y the Executive Committee. 29 applications were received: of these 16 were accepled, 9 rejected, 3 withdrawn and 1 was outstandin9 at the end ol the year due to the school not supplying clarfying information when requested.
Finance/Liabilities 6. The 2022123 financial account shows the Friends to be in a sound financial position with a credit balance of £26,881.04. 7. Al the end of the year the Friends had OLrtslanding liabilities of £6094.14. 8.The Officers and members of th6 Executive Committee elected for the 2023124 year were: Christine Stewart (Chairperson) David Foster (Secretary) Tracey Monlgomery rfreasurer) Jean Martin Brian Lynas Liz Brown Noel Lamont Helena Haffield Clifford Bell Signed: Date: q/q/A5 David Foster Isecre