Tru5tees' Report The boanl presenl thelf repon and iudired accounts loi the year ended 31° October 2023. Oblerts and Acthrfiles Promote the benefrt of the inhabitants of the Kilmacrew area and Its environs In Cort•et. Killanev, Knocksonn and Scofvan (hereafter desuibed as.the area of benefifl without distinction of age, sex. race. disability. lItIcal. religious or other opinion. 11 will do so by assoaating ihe sLltutory authorities. voluntary organisations and inhabilants In a Common effort lo advarKe education and to provide faolities in ihe Interest of the social welfare. education. reueation or other leisure-time occupation with ihe objert of improving ihe conditions of life for the said inhabitants. Establish a Community Development Iniilalive and to Co-operate with other relevant organisations in the prornotion of activtties by the Group and its constituent bodies in lurtherance of the above Advan knowledge a1 appreaèiion of the Uler-s¢Ots language and culture to encourage undefstsndin8 and acceptan of all indigenotss cultures lo the area of benefrL Charitable Purposes Puf The direct benefrt flowlng from this is a safe and neutral facility for residents of the said area of benefit to use the Meeting5 or training courses with various educational or government bodies. The benefit is evidenced by word of mouth Irom ihe attendees, and feedback. after using the centre, from the organisational bodies. Thi5 purpose does not lead to any hami. The benefrt 15 for all inhabitants within the environs of Corbet. Killaney. Knock8orm and Scolvan. A prNate benefit flowing from this is purely incidental and necessary. so that the benefit is available to all. Another direa benefrt is a united community. which has come logether as 0. to achieve its tsrgets. Further benefit is a more vibrant and inclusive SIety via the educational pro8rammes and recreational activities. These beneftts are evidenced through the d5verse set up wthin the OrganitiOn. a150 through feedback generated from the activities13id on by the organisation. These benefits are for all residents within Corbd. Killaney, Knock8orm and Scolyan area. Private benefits fTom these are purely incidental and necessary to any group mernber, as family members of all can avail of any opportunities arising. Pur se Two The direct benefit flowtng from this is a more Infomied society and healthier community lifestyle, giving them a better standard of livrng conditions and enwronment. This is evidenced by feedback, both qualitative and quantitative. This benefit is for all within Corbet. Killaney. Knockgomi and Scofvan cornmunity. The privaie benefit for Group mernbers is in line with the rest of the community. whith is gaining a healthier lifestyle. and bein8 better infonned. Thls Is purety incidental and rssary so that the benefit is available to all.
Athle¥ements We have provided dean and modem fxilities circa I2( for cornrnun use thfoughout the yeai In the Kilmactew area of south Down with a catthment area of a 9 mile radius of our faality with estimated potential beneficiaries in excess of 51x1 people. We have laulitated a number of Private fvnttion& We facilitale a local men's group on a monthly basls. We laolitsted a Tractor Run ta raise lunds for a local young person who su5talned serious liftr changing injuTies. We are endeaw)UriWd to raise cornrnuniry morale after the Covid pandemic. Public 8eThefits We have provided a facility for groups. individuals and professTronal organiytions lor over 250 beneficiaries, Kilrnacrew & Distrirt Rural Community Group is a constituted communtty organisation. The organisation is registered wrth the Charity Commission for Northem Iland and its number i5 NIC103702. The organisation was formed on @h September 2tX15 and its governin8 instrument is the constitution. The governing tthly is the Ird of whose mernber5 are listed a5 l. Kenny Mccahon Chair 2. Bertie McRoberts Vice Chair 3. Sally Mccahon Secretary
Respoftslbllltles ol the Boanl The Irustees are reswn5ible lor preparin8 the Trustees. ReFKbfl and the Financlal 5tstements In accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kin8dorn Generally Accepted Accounti Prxticel. Cornpany law requires the tharity trustees to prepa finanoal ststements for eath year. which gi¥ a truer and fair view of the stale of affairs ol the chariLible company and the incomin8 resources and appllcation of resources. including the income and expenditure. lor the perrod. In preparin8 these finanoal rtaiements. the trustee5 are required to: Select suitable accounting policies and then appty them consistently. ObseThe the methLNls and princip in the applicable Charitie5 SORP, Make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudenL Prepare the finanaal statements on the going concem basis. unless itls inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business. The trustees are SPOnSible for keeping adequate accounting records thatare sufficient to show and explain the charirfs tran5artions, ènd disclose. with reasonable accuracy at lime. the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply wrth the Companie5 Act 26. They are also responsible for 5afeguardinE the assets of the charity and. hence, fortaking reasonable steps for the prevention and detertbon of fraud and other irregularities. This fepon was appro%d by the board on 131h No¥tmber 2023 Signed on behalf of the trttee$ Kenny Mccahon